Pilot dies during overnight layover in Delhi

Air India pilot found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room after overnight layover.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Pilot dies during overnight layover in Delhi

Air India pilot found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room after overnight layover.

In brief

Air India pilot found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room after overnight layover. Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar died after being found unresponsive in a Delhi hotel room during an overnight layover. Originally reported by Fox News.

Pilot death in Delhi

Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner arriving at London Heathrow airport.

Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar died after being found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room.

Overnight layover

Interior of a Air India plane.

Pilot found unresponsive during overnight layover in New Delhi hotel.

Hospital response

Pilot rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive.

Cause of death

Post-mortem conducted but cause of death not yet determined.

Fatigue concerns

Fatigue concerns

Pilot fatigue risks persist despite overnight layovers.

Expert insight

Former Navy pilot says required rest doesn't always mean enough sleep.

What happens next

Federation of Indian Pilots calls for urgent fatigue review.

What to remember

Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar died after being found unresponsive in a Delhi hotel room during an overnight layover.

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