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AAIB Blames Unstable Approach and Training Lapses in 2023 Mumbai Learjet Crash
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:35
AAIB Blames Unstable Approach and Training Lapses in 2023 Mumbai Learjet Crash
- •The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau blamed the September 2023 Learjet crash at Mumbai airport on an unstable approach in poor weather.
- •The flight crew failed to monitor airspeed adequately, faced high tailwinds, and showed undue commitment to landing before operational restrictions began.
- •All eight people on board the VSR Ventures aircraft were seriously injured during the landing incident on runway 27.
- •Investigators highlighted major shortcomings at VSR Ventures, including incomplete pilot training, poorly maintained logbooks, and lax internal audits.
Key Questions Answered
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau determined that the September 2023 crash was caused by the flight crew's decision to continue an unstable approach in poor weather conditions while facing a high tailwind and reduced visual cues from rain.
Investigators flagged significant shortcomings in VSR Ventures' pilot training, technical record-keeping, and internal audits. Specifically, critical emergency procedure skill checks were not fully completed during recurrent training cycles, and technical logbooks were improperly maintained.
No, the investigation report confirmed that both engines were functioning normally and that the aircraft's serviceability did not contribute to the accident.
