The Directorate Basic of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an in depth investigation into the circumstances that led to the current demise of an Air India Specific pilot, together with checking the medical historical past of the deceased crew member and analyzing the present pointers to take care of such emergencies.
“I hereby order investigation of Sudden Cardiac arrest to M/s AIXL First Officer whereas working Flight IX-1153 tram Srinagar to Delhi on 09.04 2025 and appoint Sh, Vishal Yadav, Dy Director Air Security, as Investigator-in-Cost and Gp _Capt Murtaza, DMS (CA) Topic Matter Skilled as a Member for finishing up the investigation,” mentioned Directorate Basic of Civil Aviation.
The investigation will study, aside from checking the medical historical past of the deceased crew member, the staff will probe whether or not due precaution was taken throughout rostering of such crew who’ve flying restrictions as a result of medical causes, as per the DGCA order issued on April 17.
The inquiry may also assess whether or not any particular medical checks are required for such pilots to endure earlier than endeavor flights, and whether or not the remaining onboard crew took motion when the crew member reported feeling unwell.
In line with DGCA, the probe may also take a look at the time taken to take the crew member to the medical centre on the airport, and the extent of preparedness of the airport’s medical services to deal with such emergencies.
Deputy Director of Air Security, Vishal Yadav, would be the Investigator-in-Cost, and Group Captain Murtaza, as a topic professional, will perform the probe.
The staff has been directed to submit its closing investigation report as early as doable, ideally inside a interval of six months, as per the order.
Investigation into Pilot’s Medical Emergency and Response
Key areas of inquiry
1. Medical Historical past Assessment: Examination of the deceased crew member’s medical historical past.
2. Rostering Precautions: Evaluation of precautions taken throughout crew rostering, contemplating flying restrictions as a result of medical causes.
3. Medical Test Necessities: Analysis of particular medical checks required for pilots with restrictions.
4. Crew Response: Evaluation of actions taken by the onboard crew when the pilot reported feeling unwell.
5. Emergency Response Time: Investigation into the time taken to move the pilot to the medical middle or hospital.
6. Airport Medical Preparedness: Assessment of the medical middle’s preparedness and response to emergencies.
7. Guideline Assessment: Examination of present pointers and potential want for revisions.