Young Pilot Dies After Landing in Delhi, Vomits in Cockpit

A 28-year-old Air India Express pilot, identified as Arman, tragically died after landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday, April 9. The incident occurred soon after he completed a flight from Srinagar to Delhi.

The airline reported that Arman began feeling uneasy post-landing and vomited in the cockpit. He later collapsed in the airline’s dispatch office and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

Arman had recently tied the knot, adding to the shock and grief among his colleagues and loved ones. The cause of death is believed to be a cardiac arrest, but an official confirmation awaits the post-mortem results.

While air turbulence can sometimes affect individuals with underlying heart conditions, it remains unclear if that played a role in this incident.

Air India Express Issues Statement, Requests Privacy

In an official statement, Air India Express expressed profound sorrow over the pilot’s passing. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague. We extend our full support to the bereaved family during this difficult time and urge the public to respect their privacy and avoid speculation,” the airline said.

Third In-Flight Death in 25 Days

This marks the third fatal incident involving an airline passenger or crew member in less than a month:

• April 6: An 89-year-old woman, Sushila Devi from Mirzapur, died on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Varanasi. The flight diverted to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport due to her deteriorating health.
  
• March 29: Professor Satish Chandra Barman from Assam died on an IndiGo flight from Patna to Delhi. He was accompanied by his wife and a family member when the flight made an emergency landing in Lucknow.
  
• March 21: A passenger lost consciousness after drinking water aboard a flight in Lucknow and was declared dead upon landing.

These events underscore the critical need for robust medical preparedness during air travel and prompt response to passenger health issues.