Three Aviation Incidents in India Raise Flight Safety and Regulatory Concerns

Three aviation emergencies in India within 24 hours, including a fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand killing seven, a helicopter crash near the Andaman coast, and an emergency landing of a SpiceJet flight, have raised concerns about flight safety. Experts highlight issues such as poor maintenance, weak oversight in non-scheduled operators, and regulatory challenges due to understaffing at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Weather conditions were also noted as a possible factor in the air ambulance crash.