AAIB Asks DGCA For Spot-Checks On Helicopter Operators To Ensure Usage Of Seatbelts & Life Jackets Post Mayabunder Pawan Hans Crash
Published on: April 10, 2026, 9:59 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has urged Directorate General of Civil Aviation to conduct surprise inspections after safety lapses were found in a Pawan Hans crash near Andaman. The probe flagged missing shoulder straps for passengers and unarmed flotation systems, prompting calls for stricter compliance and pilot sensitisation.
