Indian pilot dies at Nagpur airport's boarding gate; second death in 2 days
Prima facie, the death was due to a cardiac arrest, following sudden unexpected loss of heart function, hospital sources said
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An IndiGo captain lost consciousness at a Nagpur boarding gate on Thursday (August 17), while on Wednesday (August 16), a Qatar Airways pilot experienced a heart attack during a flight.
Captain Manoj Subramanyam (40) fell unconscious in the security hold area of the airport around 12 noon, they said.
Prima facie, he died of "cardiac arrest following sudden unexpected loss of heart function", said KIMS-Kingsway Hospital where he was rushed.
Aejaz Shami, spokesperson of the hospital, said their emergency team administered him CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) but he did not respond.
Subramanyam was declared brought dead at the hospital.
In a statement, IndiGo said, "We are saddened at the passing of one of our pilots in Nagpur earlier today. He took unwell at Nagpur airport and was rushed to the hospital where he unfortunately passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday (August 16) when a Qatar Airways pilot, who was travelling as an extra crew member on a Delhi-Doha flight, experienced a cardiac arrest and passed away. This pilot had previously been employed by SpiceJet, Alliance Air, and Sahara.
(With inputs from agencies)
