<div>The pilot of a US-bound Air India flight from here today allegedly assaulted a ground engineer shortly before take off, following which he was de-rostered and an investigation ordered into the incident.<br /><br />The pilot allegedly got into in a verbal duel with the ground engineer while boarding the flight after all 122 passengers were seated, delaying its departure by around three hours.<br /><br />"The commander (pilot) of the flight has been taken off the roster. The incident is being investigated by the management," an Air India Spokesperson told PTI.<br /><br />Airline sources said the engineer, who suffered 'minor' injury on his chin, was being administered medical aid.<br /><br />The flight to US via Delhi was initially scheduled to take off at 8.45 AM but left for its destination at around 11.45 AM. <br /></div>
<div>The pilot of a US-bound Air India flight from here today allegedly assaulted a ground engineer shortly before take off, following which he was de-rostered and an investigation ordered into the incident.<br /><br />The pilot allegedly got into in a verbal duel with the ground engineer while boarding the flight after all 122 passengers were seated, delaying its departure by around three hours.<br /><br />"The commander (pilot) of the flight has been taken off the roster. The incident is being investigated by the management," an Air India Spokesperson told PTI.<br /><br />Airline sources said the engineer, who suffered 'minor' injury on his chin, was being administered medical aid.<br /><br />The flight to US via Delhi was initially scheduled to take off at 8.45 AM but left for its destination at around 11.45 AM. <br /></div>