<h1>Government Reports Rise in Pilot Sick Leave After Deadly Airline Crash Killing 260 People</h1> Following a fatal plane crash involving a national airline's flight, the government reported a slight increase in pilots taking sick leave, with 112 pilots, including 51 commanders, absent on a single day post-accident. The crash resulted in 260 deaths, including passengers and individuals on the ground. The aviation regulator had previously issued guidance recommending specialized mental health training and peer support programs for flight crews and air traffic controllers to address psychological impacts. Currently, there is no specific civil aviation ministry policy addressing compensation for civilians harmed on the ground in such incidents.