UPDATED: Oct 17, 2026 12:03 IST
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its final report into the September 2023 Mumbai charter jet crash involving a VSR Learjet. The probe flagged serious pilot errors, noting an unstabilised approach led to a low-altitude stall that the flight crew failed to recover from. Investigators stated that the pilots ignored a rising speed cue, delayed calling for a go-around, and pressed on with an unsafe approach amid landing deadline pressure, high tailwinds, and marginal weather conditions. The crash left the wings detached and injured two pilots and six passengers. The report also pointed out operator lapses in record maintenance and internal audits, urging the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to enforce stricter pilot training checks.
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