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Close Call in Mumbai: IndiGo Landing, Air India Takeoff on Same Runway
On June 8th, 2024, a close call occurred at Mumbai airport when an IndiGo aircraft touched down on the same runway as an Air India jet was taking off.
A video of the incident shows the IndiGo jet landing on the runway as the Air India plane takes off. Moments after the Air India jet takes off, the IndiGo plane is seen landing. Both planes were using the same runway at the same time.
The incident prompted an investigation by the aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the derostering of an Air Traffic Control (ATC) official.
IndiGo stated that the pilot of the Indore-Mumbai flight followed ATC's instructions. "On Jun 8, 2024 IndiGo flight 6E 6053 from Indore was given landing clearance by ATC at Mumbai Airport. The Pilot in Command continued the approach and landing and followed ATC instructions. At IndiGo, passenger safety is paramount to us, and we have reported the incident as per procedure," the airline said in a statement.
Air India also stated that ATC cleared its plane for take-off. "AI657 from Mumbai to Trivandrum was on take-off roll on June 8. The Air India aircraft was cleared by Air Traffic Control to enter the runway and subsequently cleared for take-off. The Air India aircraft continued with the take-off movement in accordance with laid down procedures. An investigation has been initiated by the authorities to find out more on the clearance given to the airlines," the airline said in a statement.
The DGCA has launched a probe into the incident to determine the cause and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The probe will examine the actions of the ATC official, the pilots, and the airlines involved.
The incident highlights the importance of effective communication and coordination between ATC and pilots to ensure the safety of air travel.
Both IndiGo and Air India have emphasized their commitment to passenger safety and have expressed confidence in the DGCA's investigation to determine the cause of the incident and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Source: Close Call In Mumbai, IndiGo Touchdown-Air India Take-Off On Same Runway