Emotional turmoil: Pilots post Air India crash

India Jun 13, 2025

The Air India Flight 171 crash during take-off killed 265 people and left just one survivor, hitting especially hard at Ahmedabad airport where pilots are still reeling. The scale and timing of the tragedy have sent shockwaves through the local aviation community.

Many Ahmedabad pilots are struggling with fear and stress

Many Ahmedabad pilots are struggling with fear and stress as they try to get back to work. A retired Navy pilot shared that muscle memory and quick thinking help in tough moments like these. With flights paused for now, the break is giving crews time to process, while there is a focus on safety checks and training before things get moving again.