AAIB Recommends One-Time Review of Pilot Training Records
What Happened
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has recommended that DGCA consider a one-time review of fixed-wing pilots’ training records, particularly at non-scheduled and general aviation operators. The recommendation follows its probe into a VSR Ventures Learjet 45XR crash at Mumbai airport on September 14, 2023. Investigators want regulators to verify that mandatory simulator exercises are being completed.
Key Takeaways
AAIB found that the crew continued an unstabilised approach in marginal weather and mishandling led to a low-altitude aerodynamic stall. It also recommended stronger emergency training, record verification and internal safety audits.