Calicut airport crash: probe bureau recommends aircraft familiarity for rescue units
The Hindu
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says the DGCA’s ‘satisfactory’ remark in the Safety Audit Report at Calicut airport is ‘factually incorrect and misleading’.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) which probed the has asked the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to ensure mandatory aircraft familiarity for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit as this ignorance of the personnel had resulted in poorly coordinated rescue operation and delayed evacuation of the pilots from the cockpit.
In its report to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the AAIB said that the ARFF crew at Calicut airport had not been provided aircraft familiarisation training on Boeing 737-800 that overshot the runway and plunged into a gorge on August 7, 2020. The accident claimed the lives of 19 passengers and two pilots and seriously injured 75 passengers.
Also read |
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.
Ladakh faces job vacancies, protests, and budget cuts, with focus on infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
State Horticulture Mission’s ‘Arka Vertical Gardens’ project was launched in 2022
Emphasizing safety in rock blasting operations, RISE-25 workshop focuses on innovations for efficiency and sustainability in NITK-Surathkal.
Kanniyakumari district's Biodiversity Museum & Conservation Centre at Keeriparai offers immersive experience of western ghats biodiversity & culture.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu aims to transform Tirupati into a sports, cultural, and tourism hub, with ongoing development projects.
Union Law Minister honors tavil exponent P. Datchanamoorthy in Puducherry, reciting religious couplets at private event.