Three aviation emergencies within 24 hours have cast domestic air travel in an unflattering light and raised serious questions about aircraft maintenance and regulatory supervision. ADVERTISEMENTThe accidents have set off discussions on flight safety, prompting aviation experts to flag poor aircraft maintenance and gaps in monitoring by the understaffed Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Randhawa, president of the Federation of Indian Pilots, underlined poor aircraft maintenance and regulatory oversight. Internal air safety of certain operators is poor, causing such accidents,” he told The Telegraph. A DGCA-ordered safety audit of VSR Ventures after the Baramati crash had detected non-compliance with approved procedures related to airworthiness, air safety and flight operations.

Source: The Telegraph February 25, 2026 03:42 UTC