(a) the details of the passengers wounded/killed in air crash or at airports during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
(b) the details of the situations leading to these accidents;
(c) the compensation provided to the next of kith and kin of the deceased passengers during the said period; and
(d) the details of the medical benefits being provided at all airports and in flights?
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a) During the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (till 09.08.2016) a total of 33 persons have received fatal injuries/ wounds in Air Accidents. Year wise breakup is as below
Year 2013 - 08
Year 2014 - 01
Year 2015 - 24
Year 2016 - 00
(b) & (c) Details of accidents along with compensation to kith and kin of the deceased persons during the period from 2013 to till date are given at Annexure-A.
(d) (i) For in flight medical benefits, cabin crews are trained to provide first aid to passengers as per the guidelines given in cabin safety circular 01/2016, available at DGCA website (www.dgca.nic.in).
(ii) At all airports, medical and first aid facilities are available.