Pilot-couple fight in cockpit; mid-air tragedy aboard Jet Airways flight averted

A major mid-aid tragedy was averted on Monday as two pilots fought, verbally and allegedly also physically, inside the cockpit of a Jet Airways flight from London to Mumbai that had a total of 324 people on board.

As per reports, the pilot and co-pilot are a couple. One of the pilots stormed out of the cockpit and only returned upon the insistence of senior cabin crew. 

Once the flight, Jet Airways 9W 119, landed in Mumbai the incident was reported to Jet Airways authorities, after which both pilots were de-rostered.

The Mumbai-based airline has since issued a statement which reads as follows:

A misunderstanding occurred between the cockpit crew of Jet Airways flight 9W 119, London – Mumbai of January 01, 2018.

However, the same was quickly resolved amicably and the flight with 324 guests including 2 infants and 14 crew continued its journey to Mumbai, landing safely.

The airline has reported the matter to the DGCA and the concerned crew have been taken off flying duties pending investigation, that has since been initiated.

At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance and the airline has zero tolerance for any action of its employees that compromises safety.