In the wake of tragic Dreamliner crash, trauma latches on to flight crew, pilots

The three “dystopian” days, as many in the sector described them, post the crash, did require some re-rostering

The morning of June 13th was one of the most dreaded for a pilot who had recently taken command of the A320 after seven years as co-pilot. As details of the Air India crash came in and theories on the causes did the rounds, not only did he get a sinking feeling when he thought of his forthcoming flight that afternoon, but his wife and ageing mother’s incessant replaying of the videos and those 32 seconds before the airplane blew

Debris at the BJ medical college hostel mess after the Air India aircraft crashed into the building, in Ahmedabad. (REUTERS)