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Many AI pilots reported sick after AI171 crash
Orissa POST
|July 25, 2025
Air India witnessed a “minor increase” in sick leaves reported by pilots across its fleet in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with 112 pilots reporting sick in a single day June 16, according to the government.
In response to a Lok Sabha member's query on whether Air India has been experiencing mass sick reporting by its flight crew members, following the crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol Thursday said there has been a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots, and as many as 51 commanders reported sick June 16.
“Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. On 16.06.2025, a total of 112 pilots reported sick, comprising of 51 Commanders (P1) and 61 First Officers (P2),” the minister said in a written reply.
This story is from the July 25, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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