Mid-air collision averted between IndiGo-Air Deccan planes
Saturday - May 12, 2018 12:22 am ,
Category : INDIA
Mid-air collision averted between IndiGo-Air Deccan planes
New Delhi May 12 (IANS) The country s civil aviation regulator DGCA is said to be investigating a May 2 incident when two aircraft belonging to IndiGo and Air Deccan flew in close proximity to each other over Bangladesh s airspace.
According to IndiGo its flight 6E-892 (CCU-IXA) that flew from Kolkata to Agartala was involved in an RA (resolution advisory) incident with a non-scheduled operator on May 2 2018 while descending for landing at Agartala.
"IndiGo aircraft was at the prescribed air level. IndiGo pilot followed SOPs and thereafter reported the matter to Agartala ATC and the company. Matter has been reported to the regulator and is being investigated " the airline said in a statement.
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