Why has the DGCA initiated an investigation after an Air India passenger suffered a brain stroke
The DGCA is looking into a case where a passenger had a brain stroke after falling during a flight.
1. Increase in such incidents: The DGCA is concerned about the rising number of in-flight medical emergencies, including passengers suffering health issues during flights.
2. Safety protocols: The incident involving the Air India passenger has prompted the DGCA to review the safety protocols and procedures followed by airlines to handle medical emergencies.
3. Investigation for accountability: The DGCA aims to investigate the circumstances under which the passenger fell and had a brain stroke during the flight to determine any lapses in safety measures or in the airline's response to the emergency situation.
4. Prevention of future incidents: By conducting the investigation, the DGCA seeks to identify any improvements needed in onboard medical facilities, crew training, or emergency response protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Increase in incidents
- Safety protocols review
- Accountability investigation
- Prevention measures
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