Undertake study of aircraft movement in Mumbai: Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena said today crashing of an aircraft in a crowded suburb here two days ago raises a lot of questions about maintenance of planes by private firms and lack of open spaces in the metropolis.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party suggested undertaking a study of the city's geography and aspects like increasing population and cramped buildings with respect to the movement of aircraft in the metropolis, which houses the country's busiest airport.

Five people - four crew members, including two pilots, and a pedestrian -- lost their lives when a 12-seater chartered plane crashed into an under-construction building in suburban Ghatkopar on Thursday.

The Sena said lack of open space in the financial capital makes it difficult for a big aircraft to land safely in case of an emergency.

"The plane which crashed (in Ghatkopar) was small in size. However, if a big plane needs emergency landing, where is the open space for it?
"The Ghatkopar incident should be considered as a warning for an impending danger. Mumbai's geography, rising population, cramped and tall buildings needed to be studied with respect to movement of aircraft and their security."
"Mishaps cannot be averted 100 per cent, but remaining alert to prevent such incidents is in our hands. Was UY Aviation (the company which owned the plane) cautious enough to take necessary steps to prevent an accident?