Over the past three years there were as many as 14 civilian aircraft accidents due to many reasons, including human error and non adherence to operating procedures, Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
In a written reply, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reported 14 accidents in the past three years.
They were being investigated by the inspector of accidents, appointed by the DGCA.
He said accidents were due to the human error, non-adherence to operating procedures, mechanical failure, and bad weather conditions.
He said the safety regulations of the investigation authority were mandatorily implemented by the concerned agencies.
DGCA also ensures safety in aviation operation by regular monitoring and airworthiness checks.
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