V.K. Singh: 'Aircraft Was Absolutely Fit, Low Visibility Likely Caused The Crash'

In this exclusive interaction, V.K. Singh, the owner of VSR Aviation, addresses the tragic crash of a Learjet 45 aircraft. Singh asserts, 'The aircraft was absolutely fit, to the best of our knowledge,' while suggesting that low visibility was the primary factor behind the incident. He details the extensive experience of the deceased pilot, Captain Sumit Kapoor, who had over 16,000 flying hours, and the co-pilot, Captain Shambhavi. Singh clarifies that the pilot attempted approaches from both runway 29 and runway 11 before the accident occurred. He dismisses technical failure, noting the aircraft underwent periodic maintenance and was a dependable model used worldwide. While the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts its investigation, Singh emphasizes the company's focus on supporting the bereaved families. He also addresses a past 2023 incident in Mumbai, distinguishing it from the current tragedy, and maintains that there is no immediate reason to ground the remaining fleet of seven Learjet aircraft.