(a) the details of IAF aircraft crashed since 16th November, 2000 date-wise and place-wise, alongwith the causes of accidents and the type of aircraft, separately;
(b) the details of crew members and civilians killed therein, accident-wise and the amount of compensation paid to them;
(c) the quantum of losses sustained due to damage of planes and other properties, separately; and
(d) the outcome of each of the enquiry conducted, and the follow-up action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 27 FOR 22.2.2001.
A statement, regarding details of IAF aircrafts, which crashed since 16th November, 2000, date-wise, place-wise, aircraft-wise, details of crew members and civilians killed therein is annexed. The Court of Inquiry (COI) in each of these accidents is in progress. The cause factor and the quantum of loss of service properties and other properties and the compensation to civilian properties is under investigation. The compensation to the crew members is paid as per the service rules.
Remedial measures are instituted to prevent the recurrence of an accident, after finalisation of the Court of Inquiry, which is a continuous process.
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN THE STATEMENT GIVEN IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 27 FOR 22.2.2001.
Sl.No. Date Place Type of Aircraft Pilots Civilians Killed Killed
1. 18th December, 2000 Uttarlai MiG-21 Bis 01 Nil
2. 17th January, 2001 Hasimara MiG-27 Nil Nil
3. 10th February, 2001 Naliya MiG-21 Bis 01 Nil