# Pilot dies during overnight layover in Delhi

> Air India pilot found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room after overnight layover.
- Title: Pilot dies during overnight layover in Delhi · Fox News
- Summary: Air India pilot found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room after overnight layover. Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar died after being found unresponsive…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/travel/pilots-sudden-death-overnight-layover-puts-spotlight-fatigue-concerns
- Author: Kelly McGreal
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: air india, pilot, sunny sharad asaldekar, fatigue, overnight layover, delhi, federation of indian pilots, news, politics
## Pilot death in Delhi
Air India captain Sunny Sharad Asaldekar died after being found unresponsive in Delhi hotel room.
## Overnight layover
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
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.
## Key takeaway

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