Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 2 said it has instituted a multidisciplinary team to probe the severe turbulence incident on SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight that left 15 people injured. SpiceJet said the seat belt sign was on and multiple announcements were made by crew members asking passengers to remain seated on its Mumbai-Durgapur flight on May 1.
"The turbulence encountered by a flight while landing in Durgapur, and the damage caused to the passengers is unfortunate. The DGCA has deputed a team to investigate the incident," said Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
"The matter is being dealt with utmost seriousness and deftness," he added.
