Question : CASES OF EMERGENCY LANDINGS

(a) the number of cases of emergency landings by the aeroplanes of Indian Airlines,Air India,Private airlines including personal helicopters during the last three years,including current year;

(b) whether any indepth investigations into the causes of emergency landings have been conducted;

(c) if so,the detail thereof;

(d) the losses suffered by the services due to emergency landings of flights;

(e) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn towards the news item `Viman ki emergency landing` reported in The Hindustan dated 12 October, 2008; and

(f) if so,the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a): During last three years till date,there has been only one case of emergency landing of Go Airways A-320 aircraft at Delhi while operating flight G8-456 on 9.10.2008.During lift off from Mumbai,nose wheel of the aircraft had fallen.The aircraft made a safe landing at Delhi without any damage or injury to any person.However,there was no case of emergency landing incident of Private Helicopters.

(b)&(c): Investigation of the above incident was carried out and the involved engineer has been warned to be careful in future.

(d): No such data is maintained by the Government.

(e)&(f): Yes Sir.Air India B-777 aircraft VT-ALN operating flight AI-111 on 11.10.2008 landed back as smoke was emanating in the aft cabin area. The situation was brought under control and no emergency was declared.