AIBB to probe SpiceJet flight accident that injured 17
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight “accident” on Sunday that left 17 people injured, two of them seriously, after the aircraft encountered turbulence.
According to sources, the episode has been classified as an “accident” as it has left serious injuries on passengers and crew members. The Mumbai-Durgapur flight of Spicejet ran into severe turbulence during its descent phase, causing injuries to 14 passengers and three cabin crew members. After the accident, India’s aviation regulator DGCA has started an inspection of the entire SpiceJet fleet of 91 planes.Sources said the AAIB will investigate the accident and a formal order regarding the same will be issued soon.
