Mumbai Learjet Crash Report: Unstable Landing Approach In Poor Weather Flagged By AAIB | DGCA|News18
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its findings on the September 14, 2023, Learjet 45XR crash at Mumbai airport, pointing to the crew’s decision to continue an unstable approach in poor weather as a key factor in the accident.The aircraft, registered as VT-DBL, was operating a non-scheduled flight from Visakhapatnam when it crashed while landing on runway 27. All eight people on board were seriously injured.The report also flagged shortcomings in pilot training, record-keeping and internal audits at VSR Ventures, the aircraft’s operator. The AAIB has recommended a one-time review by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of fixed-wing pilot training records, particularly at non-scheduled and general aviation operators, to verify whether mandatory simulator exercises were completed. CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube