Question : AIR CRASH



(a) the details of air crashes that took place in the country from December 1, 2000 to till date, place-wise;

(b) whether any inquiry has been undertaken on each air crash;

(c) if so, the outcome thereof and the details of persons found responsible for such crashes; and

(d) the concrete steps taken to check such crashes in future?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a) There has been one accident to Indian civil registered aircraft involving Span Air helicopter at Hathipau near Mussorie on 2.1.2001. Five persons on board, including the Pilot in Command, received fatal injuries.


(b), (c) & (d) The accident is under investigation by an Inspector of Accident under Rule 71 of Aircraft Rules, 1937.