Captain Devi Sharan, Hero of IC 814 Hijacking, Retires After Four-Decade Aviation Career

The Air India pilot, known for his courage during the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, completed his final flight from Melbourne to Delhi at the age of 65.

Devi Sharan, the pilot of the hijacked IC 814 flight in 1999, retired on January 4, 2025, after a 40-year aviation career.
His final flight was a Dreamliner journey from Melbourne to Delhi, where he received a heartfelt farewell from Air India and his crew.
Sharan is remembered for his bravery during the eight-day IC 814 hijacking, during which he prioritized saving the lives of 179 passengers and 11 crew members.
Air India honored his legacy with a tribute video and a message highlighting his courage and contributions to aviation history.
Reflecting on the hijacking, Sharan shared that the experience taught him the unpredictability of life and left him with a lasting sense of vigilance.