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Air India Express crew errors cause runway incursion at Goa Airport, AAIB says
✍️ Business Today
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:02 AM
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has identified crew lapses as a key factor behind a runway incursion involving an Air India Express flight at Goa’s Dabolim Airport, citing two probable causes.
A runway incursion was recorded at Dabolim Airport in Goa involving an Air India Express aircraft. The incident, which occurred during routine operations, prompted an immediate investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
The AAIB report concluded that lapses by the flight crew were central to the event. Investigators highlighted two probable causes linked to procedural non‑compliance, though the exact nature of these causes was not disclosed in the summary.
Authorities have urged airlines to reinforce standard operating procedures and crew training to prevent recurrence. The findings underscore the importance of strict adherence to clearance protocols at busy Indian airports.
The AAIB report concluded that lapses by the flight crew were central to the event. Investigators highlighted two probable causes linked to procedural non‑compliance, though the exact nature of these causes was not disclosed in the summary.
Authorities have urged airlines to reinforce standard operating procedures and crew training to prevent recurrence. The findings underscore the importance of strict adherence to clearance protocols at busy Indian airports.