In an incident that could raise serious concerns, a Jet Airways flight flying from Mumbai to brussels plunges 5000 feet in altitude. The Jet Airways flight 9W 228 was flying at an altitude of 34,000 feet suddenly went for a free fall while flying over Ankara airspace in Turkey, media reports suggested.
The pilot and copilot jolted into their senses after a call from the Ankara air traffic control.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an enquiry into the matter. Jet Airways is conducting its own enquiry and has grounded the pilot and copilot since Wednesday.
Preliminary enquiry suggests that the pilot was taking a nap which is allowed under the rules. The copilot in charge of the aircraft did not realise the descent as she was busy on her tablet.
In an email response to a business daily, Jet Airways said, "Jet Airways has initiated an internal inquiry into the matter. The airline is also extending all cooperation in the matter to the DGCA by providing all necessary assistance for the inquiry. Safety is of paramount importance to Jet Airways, as is also the welfare of our guests and crew and the airline will always take appropriate steps to ensure the same."
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