(a) whether the flights of Air India, Indian Airlines and other private airlines have
involved in any accidents/technical snag/ force landing in the last six months;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to avoid the recurrence of such incidents in the
future?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) and (b):- There had been no accidents/forced landing incidents with respect to Air
India,Indian Airlines and other private airlines in last six months.During this period,there
were technical snags involving some aircraft systems such as auto pilot,electrical system,
hydraulic system etc.These snags were rectified as per guidance prescribed in the various
Manuals depending on the type of aircraft.
(c):- Action is always taken on the recommendations emanating from the investigations
of accident/incident to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents in future.Technical
snags were also analysed and necessary steps were taken to prevent recurrence of such snags
by changing the frequency of inspections,ensuring compliance of service bulletin issued
by manufacturers,changing maintenance frequency of components etc.