Thursday, July 30, 2015

19 near-miss incidents in Mumbai airspace since 2013

New Delhi:  A total of 19 "near-miss" incidents involving aircraft of various operators has been reported in Mumbai airspace in the past two-and-a-half years, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

The number of "near-miss" incidents in Mumbai airspace during 2013 were nine, while in 2014 the number stood at four, minister of state for civil aviation Mahesh Sharma said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.

A total of six such incidents has been reported this year (up to June 30), the minister said, adding that all such incidents are investigated by airprox investigation team and its recommendations are implemented.

"Airprox" is a situation when two aircraft come dangerously close to each other.
30/07/15 PTI/Times of India
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