Unstabilised Approach, Low-Altitude Stall Caused 2023 Mumbai Learjet Crash: AAIB Report
Mumbai: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has identified the flight crew's decision to continue an unstabilised approach under marginal weather conditions and improper aircraft handling as the probable cause behind the crash of a VSR Ventures Learjet 45XR at the Mumbai airport in September 2023. According to the final report released by AAIB on Saturday, the handling lapses…
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has determined that the crash of a Learjet 45XR at Mumbai airport in September 2023 was likely due to the flight crew's decision to continue an unstable approach under poor weather conditions and improper handling. The aircraft, carrying eight people, was en route from Visakhapatnam when it encountered heavy rain, low visibility, and strong tailwinds during its landing approach.
Despite the crew's failure to monitor airspeed and delay a go-around decision, the Learjet stalled at low altitude, resulting in a ground-proximity accident. The AAIB's report called for stricter enforcement of go-around procedures, enhanced crew resource management training, and stricter adherence to operator manuals by VSR Ventures.
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