Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Air India: Over 100 Pilots Sick After Plane Crash
After a tragic plane crash by Air India, many pilots started calling in sick.
The government, through its aviation ministry, confirmed this to the Lok Sabha, the Indian Parliament.
A large number of pilots, over a hundred, reported they were unable to work.
This occurred after a crash that caused many deaths, and some pilots experienced fear and anxiety.
This situation caused disruptions to some flights, with delays and cancellations.
The ministry stated that this sick leave was higher than usual after the crash.
112 Air India pilots reported sick four days after the AI-171 plane crash.
The Civil Aviation Ministry disclosed the information to the Lok Sabha.
The report was in response to a query about mass sick reporting by flight crew.
The ministry noted a "minor" increase in sick leaves following the crash.
The AI-171 crash, which occurred on June 12, resulted in 241 fatalities.
- Who
- 112 Air India pilots reported sick.
- What
- 112 Air India pilots reported sick after the AI-171 plane crash.
- When
- June 16, four days after the AI-171 plane crash on June 12.
- Where
- The information was disclosed to the Lok Sabha.
- Why
- Pilots experienced trauma, fear, and anxiety, after the plane crash.
Pilots' Perspective
Ministry's perspective
Health concerns after crash
Pilots' Perspective
Pilots experienced trauma and medical issues such as fear, and anxiety, which led to them reporting sick.
Ministry's perspective
The ministry reported a 'minor' increase in sick leaves.
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Pilots Sick on June 16
- 112
- Total Casualties
- 241
- Flights Cancelled (June 12-17)
- 83
- Number of Commanders sick
- 51
- Number of First Officers sick
- 61