Durgapur flight: DGCA begins probe; SpiceJet says flyers had been instructed to stay seated
2 min readBy PTI
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday mentioned it has instituted a multidisciplinary group to probe the extreme turbulence incident on SpiceJet’s Mumbai-Durgapur flight that left 15 folks injured.
SpiceJet on Monday mentioned the seat belt signal was on and a number of bulletins had been made by crew members asking passengers to stay seated on its Mumbai-Durgapur flight on May 1.
Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia mentioned, “The turbulence encountered by a flight while landing in Durgapur, and the damage caused to the passengers is unfortunate. The DGCA has deputed a team to investigate the incident.”
The matter is being handled utmost seriousness and deftness, he mentioned. “More details on the cause(s) will be shared once the investigation is completed,” Scindia famous.
A complete of 15 folks, 12 passengers and three cabin crew members, had been injured on this flight as a result of extreme turbulence, mentioned officers of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
DGCA chief Arun Kumar instructed PTI, “We have deputed a multidisciplinary team to carry out regulatory investigation (into this incident).”
On Monday, SpiceJet spokesperson mentioned, “Eleven passengers travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-945 from Mumbai to Durgapur on May 1, which encountered severe turbulence during descent which unfortunately resulted in injuries to a few passengers, were hospitalised.” Eight of these hospitalised have been discharged thus far, the spokesperson mentioned.
The spokesperson mentioned it’s offering all potential assist to the injured.
“The seat belt sign was on when the aircraft encountered turbulence. Multiple announcements were made by the pilots and the crew instructed passengers to remain seated and keep their seat belt fastened,” the spokesperson talked about.
Due to extreme turbulence, accidents had been brought about to few passengers, the spokesperson famous. “Timely medical assistance was provided upon arrival,” the spokesperson added.
