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Pilots of Mumbai to Newark flight suspended for negligance

Life of 280 passengers onboard was put at stake by two pilots of Jet Airways flyging from Mumbai to Newark via Brussels. Flight had a sharp fall of 5000 feet over Turkish airspace from 34000 feet to 29000 feet noting that Air Traffic Controller sent an emergency message to pilots to attain the height back. On summoning both the pilots by aviation regulator DGCA, flight commander said he was taking controlled rest where as co-pilot was busy on an iPad checking out flight information. However, Both the pilots were summoned and  have been suspended by aviation regulatory authority.  Jet Airways,spokesperson said they have initiated an internal inquiry into the matter.