Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Air India Pilots Report Sick Leave After Ahmedabad Plane Crash
After a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, some Air India pilots took sick leave.
A total of 112 pilots, including captains and co-pilots, called in sick just days after the crash.
The crash happened on June 12 when a plane crashed into a building, resulting in the death of 260 people.
The government has noted this increase in sick leaves.
Authorities are working to support pilots' mental health through special training.
Current rules do not have a policy in place for compensating people on the ground injured in a plane crash.
Air India reported a slight increase in pilot sick leaves after the Ahmedabad plane crash.
On June 16, 112 pilots reported sick, including 51 commanders and 61 first officers.
The crash of flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad killed 260 people.
DGCA has guidelines for mental health support within the aviation sector.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has no specific policy for compensating civilians injured in plane crashes.
- Who
- Air India pilots, the DGCA, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- What
- A minor increase in sick leaves among Air India pilots and the DGCA response to aviation safety.
- When
- The uptick was reported shortly after the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12.
- Where
- The crash occurred in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- An emotional and psychological impact on pilots following a plane crash, and to address mental health challenges.
Concerned parties
Government
Pilot Well-being
Concerned parties
Many people may experience emotional distress, and support is necessary
Government
No information found
Civilian Compensation
Concerned parties
Existing legislation should provide support for victims
Government
No compensation may be offered to civilian victims on the ground.
- Incident
- AI 171 plane crash
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Date
- June 12, (crash); June 16 (sick leaves)
- Fatalities
- 260
- Pilots Sick on June 16
- 112
- DGCA Recommendation
- Mental health training