depression among pilots
21-Year-Old Aspiring Pilot Found Dead in Ancestral Kolkata Home After Returning from South Africa Training
Dec 04, 2025 05:14 pm CST
A 21-year-old aspiring pilot named Soumyaditya Kundu was found hanging in his ancestral home in Kolkata's Girish Park area shortly after returning from pilot training in South Africa. Police discovered a mysterious tablet with "LOST" written on it, raising questions about the circumstances of his death. Family members reported he had been unusually quiet since his return and had sought medical help, though they never anticipated this tragic outcome.
Commercial Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Issues: The High Cost of Seeking Help
Dec 04, 2025 02:45 am CST
Commercial airline pilots frequently conceal mental health conditions fearing license suspension and career loss. This investigative report reveals how aviation's strict medical certification requirements, financial barriers, and industry stigma prevent pilots from seeking needed mental health treatment, potentially compromising flight safety while efforts for regulatory reform continue.