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More than 60% on accidents in India due to crew errors

New Delhi, India

According to a statistic report of Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), more than 60%, precisely 62%, of the accident involving helicopters and small aircraft, occurred in the country, are due to crew errors, and 59% of them are occurred in approaching and landing operation. These accident represent 41% of total accidents. (Gio/B)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 26530
Rome, Italy, 04/16/2002 13:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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