DGCA Probes Near-Miss at Mumbai Airport
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating a significant safety incident at Mumbai airport, where an IndiGo plane landed and an Air India aircraft took off from the same runway within a minute of each other. This occurrence, which took place on a Saturday, has raised serious concerns about air traffic management and safety protocols at one of India’s busiest airports.
As a precautionary measure, the DGCA has derostered the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) who was overseeing operations during the time of the incident. Additionally, IndiGo has announced that it has begun its own internal investigation into the event. The incident has garnered public attention, especially due to a video circulating on social media showing the two planes using the same runway in close succession.
The situation highlights the critical need for stringent safety measures and efficient coordination between air traffic control and airlines to ensure passenger and crew safety. Further details of the probe are awaited, as the DGCA and the involved airlines seek to understand how the procedural lapse occurred and to prevent such incidents in the future.