Date: 2014-02-28Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. is pleased to appoint a Committee of Inquiry headed by Col. Pradeep Srivastava. Air Charters with following member to inquire into the circumstances of this accident.
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on February 17, 2014, concerns the formal inquiry into an accident involving a Robinson R44II helicopter (VT-HPC) operated by Pinnacle Airways Pvt. Ltd. The accident occurred on August 14, 2013, in Gomtipur, Ahmedabad.
The Central Government has directed a formal inquiry to investigate the accident, determine its causes and contributing factors, and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
A Committee of Inquiry has been appointed, headed by Col. Pradeep Srivastava, Air Charters. The committee members include:
1. Sh. Ashok Kumar Dang, DGM Maintenance, PHL
2. Ms. Shilpy Satiya, ASO, AAIB
The committee is authorized to seek assistance from other experts and agencies as needed. The headquarters of the committee will be in New Delhi. The committee is required to complete its inquiry and submit its report to the Central Government within three months of the notification date.
The notification number is AV15013022013DG, and it was issued by Anil Srivastava, Joint Secretary.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The government ministry responsible for civil aviation in India, issuing the notification.
Robinson R44II: Type of helicopter involved in the accident.
Pinnacle Airways Pvt. Ltd.: The operator of the Robinson R44II helicopter involved in the accident.
Gomtipur Ahmedabad, Gujarat: The location where the helicopter accident occurred. Full place name with state is provided.
Aircraft Accident and Incidents Investigation Rules, 2012: The set of rules under which the inquiry into the accident is being conducted.
Col. Pradeep Srivastava: The head of the Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate the accident.
Ashok Kumar Dang: DGM Maintenance, PHL (company name not fully provided in the text), and member of the Committee of Inquiry.
Shilpy Satiya: ASO, AAIB (organisation name not fully provided in the text) and member of the Committee of Inquiry.
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Air Charters with following member to inquire into the
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The Committee will complete its inquiry and submit
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[No. AV-15013/02/2013-DG]
ANIL SRIVASTAVA, Jt. Secy.
869 GI/2014
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