<p>An Air India Express aeroplane that slammed into an open drain in September 2017 ended up in that situation because of an argument between the pilot and his female co-pilot, who was 30 years younger than him. The plane was returning to Kochi from Abu Dhabi.</p>.<p>The argument took place between the pilots on Air India Express flight IX 452 and the resulting accident left several passengers injured and the aeroplane seriously damaged, according to a Hindustan Times report.</p>.<p>Aviation authorities have asked Air India Express to ensure that the pilots who fly together do not have a significant difference in ages before assigning them to a flight.</p>.<p>According to the report on the accident, the co-pilot in question told her senior that the runway markings were not visible, asked him to make a slow approach and insisted on a "follow-me vehicle". Her request went unheeded and the senior pilot then caused the plane to land in the drain and get stuck.</p>.<p>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said that both pilots were flying together for the first time. The bureau has recommended that Air India Express issue a circular related to crew coordination.</p>
<p>An Air India Express aeroplane that slammed into an open drain in September 2017 ended up in that situation because of an argument between the pilot and his female co-pilot, who was 30 years younger than him. The plane was returning to Kochi from Abu Dhabi.</p>.<p>The argument took place between the pilots on Air India Express flight IX 452 and the resulting accident left several passengers injured and the aeroplane seriously damaged, according to a Hindustan Times report.</p>.<p>Aviation authorities have asked Air India Express to ensure that the pilots who fly together do not have a significant difference in ages before assigning them to a flight.</p>.<p>According to the report on the accident, the co-pilot in question told her senior that the runway markings were not visible, asked him to make a slow approach and insisted on a "follow-me vehicle". Her request went unheeded and the senior pilot then caused the plane to land in the drain and get stuck.</p>.<p>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said that both pilots were flying together for the first time. The bureau has recommended that Air India Express issue a circular related to crew coordination.</p>