Indian-origin Delta Air Lines pilot Dave Fiji dies in a helicopter crash in Georgia, according to multiple reports. Fiji, who married his wife Jesni shortly before the incident, was killed when the helicopter crashed after takeoff, minutes or hours after the wedding. Sources describe the flight as a special send-off and part of the couple’s plan to reach their hotel or honeymoon destination. Another pilot in the helicopter also dies. Jesni survives the crash and is recovering, the reports add.
Several outlets cite comments from Fiji and/or his family about weather and visibility before departure. NDTV and other coverage say his father reports Fiji had concerns about weather conditions prior to takeoff. Times of India and Mint similarly mention that Fiji had raised concerns about poor visibility before the flight. Daily Mail characterizes the crash as occurring in bad weather.
The aircraft details, exact cause of the crash, and any official investigation findings are not stated in the provided summaries. The reports consistently focus on the timing after the wedding, the deaths of both pilots, and Jesni’s survival.
