Pilot’s sudden death: Government to reassess health emergency SOPs at airports

The sudden death of a pilot due to cardiac arrest shortly after landing in Delhi last week has prompted the government to take action. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will reassess the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling health emergency at airports. They plan to evaluate the existing health regulations for pilots and consider improvements.

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This review comes in response to the tragic incident and aims to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The government will also assess airline-specific emergency protocols. These actions are intended to enhance safety measures for pilots and crew members. Officials confirmed the decision on Wednesday.

Pilot’s Sudden Death Sparks Scrutiny of health Emergency Procedures

There is a need to look at the protocols being followed at the airport while dealing with medical emergencies. We will be reviewing the SOPs followed during such medical situations,” a government official told HT, requesting anonymity.

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The incident prompted authorities to take a deeper look into health checks and operational stress, particularly pilots’ turnaround times and emergency management in high-pressure aviation environments, according to another official.

Initial reports suggested poor handling of the situation when the 36-year-old Air India Express first officer collapsed minutes after landing on April 9. A group of pilots later alleged the co-pilot had been suffering from fatigue.

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