There were four accidents in Indian skies in 2021, compared to two in 2020 and one each in the preceding two years, according to official data, numbers that show that the country’s civil aviation sector is safe, a top official said, attributing this to a robust regulatory framework.
India has seen one air accident till June this year, which took place on May 1, when a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur encountered severe turbulence during descent, leaving passengers injured, data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) show.
Since India’s safety record is among the best in the world, the current debate on flight safety is “ludicrous,” said Arun Kumar, director general of DGCA . India ensures complete compliance with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation standards, he added. “We take strict enforcement action in case of any deviation,” Kumar said.
