Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being senior pilot of Air India Flight AI 171 that crashed near Ahmedabad, India on June 12, 2025. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8'' (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Retired official from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) |
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| Siblings | One older sister who lives in New Delhi, both of her sons are commercial pilots. |
Career
| Overview | Sumeet Sabharwal was a veteran pilot of Air India, having joined the airline in 1994. He had accumulated an impressive 8,200 hours of flying experience. Tragically, he was the senior-most crew member on the ill-fated Air India Flight AI 171 which crashed near Ahmedabad, leading to the demise of 241 passengers and crew. Sumeet was known to be disciplined and reserved. His father, nearing retirement, recalled plans to spend more family time together, highlighting Sumeet's commitment to his father, especially while flying. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Born and raised in Mumbai, Sumeet was a dedicated pilot who spent his life serving Air India. | |
| He had plans to spend more time with his ageing father after his own father's impending retirement. | |
| Despite the tragedy, he was known for his reserved personality and discipline in his professional life. |
