Mumbai: A breach of separation limit, reported between two aircraft flying in Mumbai airspace, created a brief moment of panic on Wednesday morning. However, the situation was immediately brought under control without any risk or danger.
The incident occurred around 10am when an Indigo flight and a SpiceJet aircraft were approaching Mumbai airport for landing. The Indigo flight 6E-482 from Bengaluru was flying at a level of 38,000 ft. The SpiceJet flight from Chennai was cruising at 36,000 ft. The air traffic control (ATC) directed the Indigo flight to descend to 35,000 ft. However, according to airport officials, the flight started descending at a higher speed than prescribed. "The rate of descend of the Indigo flight was much more than the prescribed speed.
01/10/12 Times of India
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The incident occurred around 10am when an Indigo flight and a SpiceJet aircraft were approaching Mumbai airport for landing. The Indigo flight 6E-482 from Bengaluru was flying at a level of 38,000 ft. The SpiceJet flight from Chennai was cruising at 36,000 ft. The air traffic control (ATC) directed the Indigo flight to descend to 35,000 ft. However, according to airport officials, the flight started descending at a higher speed than prescribed. "The rate of descend of the Indigo flight was much more than the prescribed speed.
01/10/12 Times of India
