The two pilots of the SpiceJet flight that overshot the runway and remained stuck just off it for four days in Mumabi, resulting in the closure of the main runway at one of India’s busiest airports, have been barred from flying for a year by the aviation regulator.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which issued the order suspending the licences of the two pilots for a year said that they have to undergo corrective training following the suspension period. The incident dates back to July 1.
DGCA’s order mentions that the touchdown happened at a high speed and that the pilots landed the aircraft “ after consuming half the runway.” It also refers to the landing approach as unstabilised.
