In a tragic incident, an IndiGo pilot collapsed and passed away just moments before the scheduled take-off of a flight at Nagpur airport. The pilot was slated to operate a flight from Nagpur to Pune. The airline expressed its sorrow and extended condolences to the pilot’s family and loved ones in a statement.
On Thursday, an IndiGo pilot who was preparing to operate a flight from Nagpur to Pune suddenly collapsed and tragically lost his life at the boarding gate of Nagpur airport. The pilot’s untimely demise left the aviation community and his colleagues in shock. The airline issued a statement expressing their deep sadness and condolences for the pilot’s family.
IndiGo, in their official statement, conveyed their grief over the loss of one of their pilots at Nagpur airport. The airline shared that the pilot had fallen ill at the airport and was immediately rushed to the hospital. Despite the efforts, the pilot couldn’t be saved. IndiGo extended their thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased pilot.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot had a demanding schedule, operating two flights on the previous day. He flew in the Trivandrum-Pune-Nagpur sectors between the early hours of 3 am and 7 am. This unfortunate incident casts a somber light on the challenges and responsibilities that pilots face while maintaining rigorous flight schedules.
The pilot’s passing comes just a day after a senior pilot of Qatar Airways tragically died while piloting a Delhi-bound flight from Doha. The flight had to be diverted to Dubai after the pilot fell seriously ill mid-flight. This event serves as a poignant reminder of the uncertainties and risks associated with the aviation industry, and it has drawn condolences and sympathy from aviation professionals worldwide.
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