UAE Probe Urges DGCA to Tighten Oversight After Air India Express Tail-Strike

• UAE's Air Accident Investigation Sector recommends DGCA enhance regulatory oversight for airlines.
• The recommendation follows a tail-strike incident involving an Air India Express Boeing 737-800 at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on April 22, 2025.
• The incident, involving flight IX331 from Calicut with 174 people, resulted in no injuries but minor aircraft damage.
• A breakdown in Crew Resource Management (CRM) and poor coordination during landing were cited as contributing factors.
• Recommendations include emphasizing stabilised approach criteria, energy management, bounce recovery, and strengthening CRM training for Air India Express.

Why It Matters: UAE probe calls for DGCA to improve regulatory oversight and Air India Express to enhance pilot training.