India, April 18 -- India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered a detailed investigation into the death of an Air India Express pilot due to cardiac arrest shortly after landing in Delhi on April 9.

The order, issued by DGCA director general Faiz Ahmed Kidwai on April 17, has also asked investigators to examine the existing guidelines and circulars in this regard and suggest changes if needed.

"...I hereby order investigation of sudden cardiac arrest to M/s AIXL First Officer while operating Flight IX-1153 from Srinagar to Delhi on 09.04.2025," Kidwai said in his order.

The investigation is set to be conducted as per the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.

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