Air India Pilot Collapses Moments Before Bengaluru Delhi Flight Take-Off

An Air India pilot collapsed shortly before operating flight AI 2414 from Bengaluru to Delhi, according to reports. The pilot was immediately hospitalised, prompting the airline to arrange a replacement pilot to ensure passengers reached their destination.

Air India pilot collapses.

Air India pilot scheduled to operate AI 2414 BLR - DEL collapsed after accepting the PDR .

The incident happened in the morning.

Airline sources say the top management is trying to plug any leak of info about his condition. @airindia…

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The incident occurred in the early hours of 4th July. In an official statement, Air India confirmed, "A medical emergency involving one of our pilots occurred in the early hours of 4th July. Consequently, the pilot rostered for flight AI2414 from Bengaluru to Delhi was unable to perform his duties and was promptly transported to a local hospital."

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According to reports, the pilot's condition is now stable, though doctors have kept him under observation at the hospital for further monitoring.