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News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
'We Don't Have Runway Left': Revisiting How Pilots Were Blamed In 2 Big Boeing Crashes In India
The jury is still out in the latest June 12 accident involving an Air India Dreamliner at the Ahmedabad Airport during take-off, which has killed nearly 280 people 'Sh*t, Sh*t', 'we don't have runway left' – these were the last words of pilots captured in cockpit voice recorders in the two previous worst crashes in India in the year 2020 and 2010 respectively involving the Air India Express. Detailed probes in both the cases blamed the pilots while Boeing and the airline had got a clean chit. A total of 176 persons died in these crashes which happened during landing – the accident at the Calicut airport killed 18 in 2020, while the one at Mangalore killed 158 in 2010. The jury is still out in the latest June 12 accident involving an Air India Dreamliner at the Ahmedabad Airport during take-off, which has killed nearly 280 people, including many on the ground. Like the earlier two crashes, a Boeing aircraft is involved in this crash too. The 2020 crash Air-India Express Limited B737-800 aircraft VT-AXH was operating a quick return flight on sector Kozhikode-Dubai-Kozhikode under 'Vande Bharat Mission' to repatriate passengers who were stranded overseas due to closure of airspace and flight operations owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. It made two approaches for landing at Kozhikode. The aircraft carried out a missed approach on the first attempt while coming into land on runway 28. The second approach was on runway 10 and the aircraft landed at 14:10:25 UTC. The aircraft touched down approximately at 4,438 ft on 8,858 ft long runway, in light rain with tailwind component of 15 knots and a ground speed of 165 knots. The aircraft could not be stopped on the runway and this ended in runway overrun. The aircraft exited the runway 10 end at a ground speed of 84 knots and then overshot the RESA, breaking the ILS antennae and a fence before plummeting down the tabletop runway. The inquiry by the AAIB concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the non-adherence of SOP by the 'Pilot Flying' (PF), wherein, he continued an unstabilised approach and landed beyond the touchdown zone, half way down the runway, in spite of 'Go Around' call by the 'Pilot Monitoring' (PM) which warranted a mandatory 'Go Around' and the failure of the PM to take over controls and execute a 'Go Around'. The report also said that the actions and decisions of the 'Pilot in Command' (PIC) were steered by a misplaced motivation to land back at Kozhikode to operate next day morning flight AXB 1373. 'The PIC had vast experience of landing at Kozhikode under similar weather conditions. This experience might have led to over confidence leading to complacency and a state of reduced conscious attention that would have seriously affected his actions, and decision making," the report said. Poor (Crew Resource Management) CRM was a major contributory factor in this crash, the report said. 'As a consequence of lack of assertiveness and the steep authority gradient in the cockpit, the First Officer did not take over the controls in spite of being well aware of the grave situation," the report added. 'Shit…Shit" were the last words of the pilots (PF and PM) recorded in the cockpit voice recorder – when the aircraft was about to leave the paved surface of the runway and entered soft ground. The 2010 crash Pilot error was also blamed for the Air India Express plane crash at Mangalore airport in 2010, which killed 158 people. The final inquiry report said the flight commander ignored the warnings of his co-pilot and the aircraft coming from Dubai crashed while negotiating the tricky landing at Mangalore's table-top airport and over shot it to fall into a forest. Pilot Captain Zlatko Glusica allegedly slept for over 90 minutes during the flight due to fatigue and later did not heed three warnings given by co-pilot Capt HS Ahluwalia for taking 'a go-around" and not to land. The flight path taken was also wrong. Last year, the Bombay High Court ruled that the family of the Serbian captain Zlatko Glusica was entitled to compensation of around Rs 4.11 crore. First Published:
The Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ascend Airways eyes November cargo ops
PETALING JAYA: Ascend Airways Malaysia, a new Malaysia-based airline and a part of Avia Solutions Group – the largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider in the world, has advanced to Phase 3 of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) application process. The new ACMI and charter solutions provider is targeting to launch its cargo operations in November 2025, with passenger flights to follow. In 2024, Ascend Airways Malaysia was granted its Conditional Air Service Permit (CASP) from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) and has since been working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) in order to obtain its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The process is currently in its final stages with full flight operations expected to commence by the end of 2025. The Kuala Lumpur-based ACMI and charter airline will offer both passenger and cargo operations. Its first B737-800 freighter aircraft will arrive in Malaysia Q3'25 to facilitate the necessary processes of the issuance of the full AOC and the launch of the airline's cargo operations. Subsequently, the second and third passenger B737-800 aircraft will be inducted into the Malaysian airline's fleet by end of 2025 and early 2026, respectively. 'As it is our mission to support the growth of local and regional airlines, we want to become a trusted ACMI partner that can help them increase operational agility and capture the rising demand for passenger and cargo operations, which is on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region,' said Ascend Airways Malaysia CEO Germal Singh Khera. As a new ACMI airline in Malaysia, he added they are continuously grateful for the support, global outlook and approach they receive from the Transport Ministry, CAAM, Mavcom and other relevant authorities that are advancing the aviation industry in Malaysia. 'This overwhelming support has allowed us to set up a robust operational foundation to assist air operators and their ambition in the region,' said Germal Singh. Ascend Airways Malaysia aims to provide a vital solution of aircraft wet leasing in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific, enabling airlines and logistics companies to scale their operations and secure additional revenue during peak season. This model also allows air operators to navigate operational challenges such as unexpected flight disruptions and prolonged maintenance events. 'Ascend Airways remains focused and committed to deliver flexible ACMI solutions and develop its seasonal fleet strategy between the UK and Malaysia, and the Asia-Pacific region. ACMI is a proven solution for airlines seeking to efficiently meet dynamic travel demand and unlock new revenue opportunities. We are resolute in our aspirations to be leaders in this space,' said Alastair Willson, CEO of the UK-based Ascend Airways, the sister company of Ascend Airways Malaysia.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Three killed after Navy patrol plane crashes in South Korea
Seoul: A Navy patrol plane carrying four people crashed on a mountain in South Korea's southeastern city of Pohang on Thursday, authorities said. Soon after, three bodies were retrieved from the rubble. The crash occurred at 1:50 p.m., and witnesses reported smoke rising from the mountain. "A P-3 maritime patrol aircraft that took off for training from an air base in Pohang at 1:43 p.m. crashed at a nearby location due to unidentified reasons," the Navy said in a notice to reporters. The Navy confirmed that four people were aboard the aircraft. It has launched an investigative unit to look into further details, including casualties. No civilian casualties were reported, according to Yonhap news agency. Fire authorities have been dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. Acting President Lee Ju-ho was briefed on the crash by acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and called for all-out efforts to rescue the passengers and prevent further damage to the surrounding environment, his office said. The Navy operates 16 P-3C aircraft, dubbed the "submarine killer" for its anti-submarine capabilities. The recent accident marks the first known crash involving a P-3C aircraft deployed by the armed service. In a separate development, a Jeju Air Co. plane carrying 183 passengers and six crew members briefly veered off the runway after landing at an airport in Vietnam, with no injuries reported, the company said on Thursday. Jeju Air's Flight 7C2217, involving a B737-800 aircraft, departed from Incheon International Airport and landed at Da Nang International Airport at around 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday (local time). While taxiing on the runway, the aircraft briefly veered onto a safety zone to the right of the runway before returning to the tarmac. One of the aircraft's landing gear tyres was torn in the incident. Jeju Air replaced the damaged tyre after all passengers disembarked from the plane and dispatched a replacement aircraft of the same model from South Korea to operate the return flight, 7C2218, the company said. The return flight was delayed by more than 14 hours and departed Da Nang at 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, it said. South Korea's transport ministry is currently investigating the cause of the runway deviation.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Jeju Air plane veers off runway in Vietnam
SEOUL: A Jeju Air plane briefly veered off the runway after landing at Da Nang International Airport in Vietnam, but no injuries were reported, the airline confirmed on Thursday. The B737-800 aircraft, Flight 7C2217, had departed from Incheon International Airport and landed at 12.50am on Wednesday (local time). While taxiing, the aircraft momentarily entered a safety zone to the right of the runway before returning to the tarmac. One of its landing gear tyres was torn during the incident. Jeju Air stated that after passengers disembarked, the damaged tyre was replaced, and a replacement aircraft of the same model was dispatched from South Korea to operate the return flight, 7C2218. The return flight was delayed by over 14 hours, eventually departing Da Nang at 4.08pm on Wednesday. South Korea's transport ministry has launched an investigation into the cause of the runway deviation.– BERNAMA
The Star
29-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Jeju Air plane veers off runway in Vietnam: No injuries reported
Illustrative photo. - Wikipedia SEOUL: A Jeju Air Co. plane carrying 183 passengers and six crew members briefly veered off the runway after landing at an airport in Vietnam, with no injuries reported, the company said on Thursday (May 29). According to Yonhap News Agency, Jeju Air's Flight 7C2217, involving a B737-800 aircraft, departed from Incheon International Airport and landed at Danang International Airport at around 12:50am on Wednesday (local time). While taxiing on the runway, the aircraft briefly veered onto a safety zone to the right of the runway before returning to the tarmac. One of the aircraft's landing gear tyres was torn in the incident. Jeju Air replaced the damaged tyre after all passengers disembarked from the plane and dispatched a replacement aircraft of the same model from South Korea to operate the return flight, 7C2218, the company said. The return flight was delayed by more than 14 hours and departed Danang at 4.08pm on Wednesday, it said. South Korea's transport ministry is currently investigating the cause of the runway deviation. - Bernama- Yonhap
