Probe ordered into Jet mid-air drill,check-pilot’s rating suspended

The DGCA has also issued strict instructions to airlines asking them to ensure 100% flight data monitoring in addition to random sampling of the data by DGCA. All pilots have been cautioned by the DGCA against the use of prohibited in-flight emergency simulations.

Jet Airways,however,denied the incident. “Jet Airways wishes to clarify that the report…regarding Flight 9W 332 from Delhi to Mumbai was wholly inaccurate and misleading. The initial findings of the enquiry indicate that the aircraft was operated within the permissible parameters that have resulted in an uneventful and safe landing. Subsequent flight data analysis has revealed that minor system degradation had occurred which had no adverse effect on the continuity of the approach and landing in the prevailing weather conditions. The investigation has now been concluded by the Air Safety Department and passed the Flight Operations Department has taken appropriate and corrective measures,” the company said in a release.

Emergency landing
A local standby was declared at the Mumbai airport this afternoon after a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to Mumbai airport following a pressurisation failure in the cabin. SpiceJet flight SG 114 took off from the Mumbai airport at 11:42 am and returned at 12:40 pm. “If there is a failure in the system that maintains the required air pressure in the aircraft’s cabin then there would be lack of oxygen with the ascent of the aircraft,” said an airport official. “SG 114 did an air return on account of a mechanical issue. Alternate arrangements are being made for passengers to reach destinations,” said a spokesperson of the airline. “A local standby was declared as a precaution for SpiceJet’s flight 114 that had 202 passengers. No assistance was required after landing,” said an airport spokesperson.