NEW DELHI: A Mumbai-based Air India pilot died throughout a Delhi layover on Friday. The pilot, in his 40s, had just lately moved from Air India Categorical to AI. He was discovered unconscious at his room in The Gran, Vasant Kunj, and rushed to a hospital the place he was declared useless.“Air India is deeply saddened on the passing away of a cockpit crew member in Delhi final evening. He was on a layover relaxation at a lodge in Delhi the place he was discovered unconscious final night. He was rushed to the hospital instantly, the place he was declared useless. Air India is in shut contact along with his household and is extending all help presently of grief,” an AI spokesperson stated.Delhi Police stated the pilot had checked into the lodge on Thursday. On Friday night his brother contacted the lodge supervisor, saying he was not responding to calls. “The lodge supervisor went to the pilot’s room and located it locked from inside. The room was opened with the assistance of lodge grasp key. (He) was discovered mendacity unconscious and unresponsive,” stated the police.“The deceased’s autopsy examination was performed at Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday. The ultimate explanation for demise shall be ascertained after receipt of the ultimate opinion. Additional enquiry is in progress,” the police added.