House Help at Air India Pilot's House Shares How He Behaved and What He Told Her Before Plane Crash

• As tributes pour in for the late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, his friends, associates, and employees shared their last moments with him
• Sonam, a house help at Sabharwal's residence, recounting their last moment before he left for the flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12
• According to the lady, the late Air India pilot, who was 56 years old, never called her by her real name but rather the names 'beta' or 'bacha'

Sonam, a house help at Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's Mumbai residence, has shared her last moments with her late employer, who perished in the deadly Air India flight AI-171 crash on June 12.

Speaking to a journalist, Sonam disclosed that she worked for Sabharwal for one and a half months, before he passed on.

House help shares Sabharwal's last words

When asked when the last time they talked was, Sonam said she couldn't remember the exact date, but said it was before he left home to fly the deadly plane.

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She added that he told her to care for his aged father, adding that he would not be around for four to five days. In her words:

"I don't remember the date, but on the day he was leaving, he was telling me, 'I'm going tomorrow. Take care of papa. I will not be there for four to five days'."

Sonam said Sabharwal never called her by her name, but just 'beta' or 'bacha.' She noted that he was very calm, reserved, and did not talk much.

"He was very calm by nature. Doesn't talk much. He didn't speak about anything except about his child."

The house help said she only found out about the plane crash through a call from a colleague of his, asking for family contact numbers.

Mojo Story's interview with Sonam has elicited mixed reactions online.

Watch Sonam's interview below:

Reactions trail Captain Sabharwal's domestic help's interview

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Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the interview of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's domestic help below:

@mildrediawphniaw1697 said:

"Rest in peace, Capt Sumitji. We pray for your Family members to be consoled in this very painful moment. No words to express our deep sorrow for all who have lost their lives, suddenly leaving behind their beloved Family members. May God console them."

@anonymous-j3v said:

"I despise people who are blaming the pilots. They did their best and I am proud as an Indian for pilots like them. My deepest condolences to all families. May Allah bring out the real accused!"

@yogeshmeena8404 said:

"He was nice captain we are very sad after this news he was very calm and good human i hope god will give him good place om shanti."

@aabhashsinha2750 said:

"He looked like ditto Amitabh Bachchan..I have met him two or three times..will never forget him.. pilots dont die..they jst fly 🕊️ higher."

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@pg9187 said:

"What a wonderful soul ! 🙏🏻 He will definitely come back in another body which is much more luckier than this one."

@padmanavadhar1179 said:

"True sanskari Indian....he is an inspiration to our modern young generation... His every story hurts 😭 Bhagwan....May his soul rest in peace."

@DD-pt9qw said:

"I hope she continues to help take care of his father because it was just him and his Dad. And he was the sole caregiver for him."

Sabharwal's trainee speaks

A man who was mentored by Sabharwal, Manmath Routray, praised the late pilot as a person who demonstrated great skills.

Routray said:

"He weaved magic when he talked, very impressive."

Thanatologist calls for safe space for grief

A certified thanatologist, Dr. Polyxeni Stylianou, has emphasised the importance of maintaining respect while grieving the victims of the Air India Express crash.

She told Legit.ng:

“What is very important to bear in mind is the respect to be shown to these people who died, including the pilot, and their beloved. That doesn't mean silence! It means to be a certain respectful and safe environment for students and all the community to express their thoughts and concerns, which I am sure there are many.”

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In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a family friend of Air India pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who died in the crash, had shared how he behaved.

Security guard of Captain Sabharwal's house speaks

Legit.ng also reported that the security guard of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's house had shared the last words he said to him before the crash.

The Telegraph reported that the guard said the late pilot ran his hand through his hair like he usually did and enquired about his well-being.

A fellow Air India pilot and friend of Sumeet, Captain Kapil Kohal, said he was called Sad Sag, but described him as a hero with a gentle soul.

Joseph Omotayo, the HOD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding Sabharwal's trainee's comment about him.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a certified thanatologist expert for this report.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng