New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Air India management have instituted independent inquiries into the freak accident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the nose wheel of an aircraft ran over and crushed the right foot and left thigh bone of a senior technician, on Sunday night.
Raj Kishore (45) was operated on on Monday morning and is reportedly out of danger. The Delhi Police is also investigating the matter and has registered a case. Kishore’s statement to the police and independent versions of various airport officials, however, point to a communication gap between the pilot and technician that reportedly caused the accident. “We are taking legal action and investigations in the case are on. The statement of the injured person has been recorded,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Airport) O P Mishra said.
In his statement, Kishore, who has over 20 years of experience, said the incident was an accident because of a communication gap. According to airline officials, the technician guides the pilot on movement on the ground. “It looks like a communication error between the pilot and the technician. At the time of pushback, Kishore fell and the front wheel of the ircraft ran over his leg,” an Air India spokesperson said.
20/07/10 Indian Express
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