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Air India captain dies in New Delhi hotel room during flight crew layover
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar, 46, was found unresponsive in his hotel room during a layover in New Delhi and later pronounced dead at a hospital; the cause of death remains undetermined following a post-mortem examination.
- The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for an urgent review of fatigue-management practices, though it has not directly linked fatigue to Asaldekar's death.
- Former U.S. Navy and commercial pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley highlighted pilot fatigue as a longstanding issue in aviation, noting that overnight layovers and crossing multiple time zones disrupt natural sleep cycles and contribute to fatigue.
- Buckley emphasized that despite federal regulations and airline policies, pilots ultimately decide whether they are fit to fly, with irregular hours, prolonged sitting, and lifestyle challenges further impacting pilot health.
- Air India expressed deep sorrow over the incident and confirmed the pilot was found unconscious during a layover rest, but has not provided additional details pending investigation.
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