An Akasa Air pilot died of a heart attack while undergoing training in Bengaluru, the airline confirmed. The captain was around 44 years old. Akasa said it is providing support to the family as condolences come in. The death is the second pilot incident at an Indian carrier in two days, following an Air India pilot’s death in Bali.
An Air India first officer, around 40, died in Bali after suffering a heart attack. The pilot had recently operated a Delhi–Bali flight and later experienced severe discomfort at his hotel during scheduled rest. Despite immediate medical attention, he could not be saved. The airline expressed deep sorrow and condolences to his family and crew.
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