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DELHI- An Air India Express (IX) pilot suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) shortly after operating a Srinagar (SXR)-Delhi flight on April 9, 2025.
The pilot, identified as Armaan, was rushed to a nearby hospital after collapsing at the airline’s dispatch office but was pronounced dead on arrival, according to airline officials.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalAir India Express Pilot Died
The incident occurred immediately after the pilot had safely completed Air India Express (IX) flight operations from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Delhi.
According to airline sources, Captain Armaan vomited inside the aircraft after landing in Delhi, displaying initial signs of distress before proceeding to the dispatch office where he subsequently suffered cardiac arrest.
Medical personnel were immediately summoned to the scene at IGI Airport’s Air India Express facilities, but despite their prompt response and transport to the hospital, resuscitation efforts proved unsuccessful. The sudden and unexpected nature of this incident has deeply affected the airline’s staff and the broader aviation community.
Airline Remarks
Air India Express has issued an official statement with Hindu BusinessLine expressing profound regret over the loss of their colleague. “We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition. Our thoughts are with the family during this time of profound grief,” the airline spokesperson communicated to media outlets.
The carrier confirmed they are providing comprehensive support to the deceased pilot’s family while cooperating with authorities during the standard investigative procedures that follow such incidents. The airline has requested privacy for the family and cautioned against speculation while the formal processes are underway.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalIndustry Impact
This unfortunate event highlights the importance of regular health monitoring for aviation professionals who operate under unique occupational stresses.
Commercial airline pilots undergo mandatory periodic medical examinations as required by aviation regulatory bodies to ensure they maintain the physical and mental fitness necessary for flight operations.
Industry experts note that while such incidents are rare, they underscore the critical importance of comprehensive health management systems for flight crew members. Airlines typically maintain strict health monitoring protocols and have contingency plans in place for medical emergencies affecting operational staff.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalSimilar Incidents
Air India (AI) pilot Himmanil Kumar died in November 2023 during a training session at Delhi airport. The pilot, who was in his 30s, showed signs of discomfort before apparently suffering a cardiac arrest.
The incident occurred at Air India’s operations department in Terminal 3. Despite immediate efforts to revive him, Kumar was pronounced dead after being rushed to an airport hospital.
An unnamed airline official confirmed that Air India is providing all possible assistance to Kumar’s family. Kumar’s father also served as a senior commander with the airline.
Another Air India representative noted that Kumar had passed medical assessments in August without any issues. “All his past medical assessments were fine with no detected underlying medical conditions,” the official stated.
Similarly, In August 2023, an IndiGo Airlines (6E) pilot collapsed at a boarding gate in Nagpur before a scheduled flight to Pune. That pilot was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
IndiGo released a statement at the time saying,
We express our sorrow over the unfortunate demise of one of our pilots at Nagpur today. He fell ill at Nagpur airport and was promptly transported to the hospital, but sadly, he succumbed to his condition. Our hearts go out to his family and close ones during this difficult time.”
IndiGo Official Remarks
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the IndiGo pilot had flown two flights the previous day on Trivandrum-Pune-Nagpur routes between 3 am and 7 am. After 27 hours of rest, he was scheduled to operate four sectors that day when he lost consciousness before his 1 pm departure.
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