Tragic Turn: Young Pilot Dies After Safe Landing in Delhi

New Delhi | April 10, 2025 — A young Air India Express pilot tragically died of a suspected cardiac arrest shortly after successfully landing a flight from Srinagar at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Wednesday evening. The pilot, identified as Armaan, was in his late 30s and had recently tied the knot.

According to sources within the airline, Armaan operated the Srinagar–Delhi flight on April 9 without any issues. However, after landing and disembarking from the aircraft, he began feeling unwell while inside the airline’s office premises. Witnesses reported that he vomited before collapsing in the airline’s dispatch area.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

In an official statement, an Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss.

“We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical emergency. Our thoughts are with his family during this time of immense grief. The airline is extending all necessary assistance to the family as we collectively mourn this tragic loss.”

The airline also appealed for privacy and discouraged public speculation surrounding the incident.

“We request all concerned to respect the family’s privacy at this time and avoid unnecessary speculation. We are fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in the ongoing process.”

The exact medical cause of the cardiac arrest has not yet been officially disclosed. However, the sudden passing of the young pilot has sent shockwaves across the aviation community, with fellow crew members, airline staff, and professionals from across the sector expressing their condolences.

Tributes have poured in on social media, with many remembering Armaan as a dedicated and passionate aviator. His untimely death has also renewed conversations about health screenings and the pressures faced by aviation professionals.