<h1>Airline pilot collapses in cockpit before scheduled flight, hospitalized in stable condition, flight delayed</h1> A commercial airline pilot collapsed in the cockpit moments before operating a scheduled domestic flight. The medical emergency occurred while the pilot was preparing to sign mandatory flight documents. The airline confirmed the pilot was immediately hospitalized and remains stable under medical supervision. The affected flight was delayed but operated by another pilot. The airline stated their priority is assisting the pilot and family during recovery.