{"id":42024,"date":"2023-08-17T12:52:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T07:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=42024"},"modified":"2023-08-17T12:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T07:27:17","slug":"spicejet-airlines-first-pilot-died-on-qatar-airways-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/17\/spicejet-airlines-first-pilot-died-on-qatar-airways-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"SpiceJet Airlines First Pilot Died MidAir on Qatar Airways Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI-<\/strong> Indian LCC SpiceJet (SG) Airlines<\/a> Senior pilot, who operated the first flight in 2003 and was presently employed by Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a>, died while traveling as a passenger from Delhi (DEL)<\/a> to Doha (DOH) on Wednesday morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred aboard Qatar Airways (QR) flight QR579<\/strong>, which had to divert to Dubai (DXB)<\/a> due to the pilot’s medical emergency. Unfortunately, despite efforts, the 51-year-old pilot could not be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: File:Qatar Airways A350-941 (A7-ALG) landing at Manchester Airport (1).jpg – Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SpiceJet Airlines First Flight Pilot Died<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“The pilot had an extensive career with Alliance Air (9I) <\/a>and spent 17 years at SpiceJet. He notably commanded SpiceJet’s inaugural flight, which was from Delhi to Ahmedabad, on May 23, 2005. Last year, he transitioned to Qatar Airways, where he was piloting Boeing 777 aircraft,” revealed sources from SpiceJet to TOI<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A colleague who had known him for a long time mentioned, “He was in excellent physical condition, and his unexpected passing has deeply shocked everyone who was acquainted with him.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred onboard Qatar Airways flight QR579 en route from Delhi (DEL) to Doha (DOH). Further, it was operated by Airbus <\/a>A350-900, registered as A7-ALM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At around 6:04 AM, the flight crew declared a medical emergency and was forced to divert to Dubai (DXB). But the pilot could not be saved despite immediate diversion and quick landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have deep condolences for him, his family members and colleagues. He will be remembered for his valuable contributions to the Indian aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Similar Incident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During a LATAM Airlines (LA)<\/a> flight from Miami (MIA)<\/a> to Santiago de Chile (SCL), one of the two Captains on board reportedly experienced incapacitation approximately three hours following takeoff on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tragically, local media sources have indicated that the Captain passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LATAM flight 505 initiated its journey from Miami International Airport (MIA) at approximately 10:00 pm on Monday. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the flight necessitated an unscheduled emergency diversion to Tocumen Airport in Panama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, medical personnel were on hand to attend to the situation involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to certain accounts, the Captain temporarily left the flight deck to use the lavatory after feeling unwell, only to succumb to a collapse shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight attendants promptly came to the aid of the pilot and initiated immediate emergency life support measures, including performing CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, despite the aircrew\u2019s diligent efforts, the pilot was declared deceased upon arrival in Panama, as reports from Aviation Herald indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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