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Captain and Co-Pilot Engage in Pre-Flight Altercation
Jesse Tabit April 06, 2015
Passengers aboard an Air India flight to New Delhi were privy to a heated scene Sunday when the captain and co-pilot allegedly engaged in an altercation. According to The Times of India, “the co-pilot abused and beat up the commander.” Despite the altercation, the pilots continued toward their destination. As of Monday, the cause of the fight was unclear, and both individuals have been grounded by Air India. In a recent statement, the airline said it is investigating the situation and insists the confrontation was not physical.
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As much as I hate putting out negative information about my home country airlines, the exact reason for this altercation is too hilarious to not publish.. The Co-pilot of this flight was a gentleman who was very senior in age to the Pilot of the flight. The pilot of the flight (the younger fellow) asked the co-pilot to perform some pre flight checks and being the courteous Indian addressed the co-pilot as "uncle". The Co-pilot got offended and hilarity ensued..