June 2012 - Indian Airforce

On 28 Oct 11, 786517-A Cpl P R Deora AFSO was detailed to perform the duties of
Runway Controller. During this period a MiG-27 aircraft lined up for take off. The
air warrior observed fuel leakage from the starboard undercarriage bay and promptly
transmitted it on R/T. The aircraft vacated on the ORP for inspection. The `Take-off
Inspectors’ found no signs of fuel leakage and the aircraft was cleared to line up for the
second time. However, Cpl Deora insisted on his observation and the aircraft was taxied
back to the dispersal. Subsequent checks revealed that there was a fuel leakage from the
under carriage bay.
Cpl PR Deora displayed a high degree of professionalism, perseverance and situational
awareness in detecting a potentially hazardous situation and prevented a potential
mishap.
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
On 20 Nov 11, 786562-L Cpl Pritesh Kumar AFSO was detailed as Safety Crew in the
afternoon shift. During the start up of an outstation AN-32, unusual smoke was
observed from the engine. Immediately the CFT proceeded to the site. Realising the
gravity of the situation he operated the BCF, on instruction from the ground crew. The
fire was extinguished in time.
In another incident, on 11 Nov 11, while he was attending the ground run of a SU-30
MKI aircraft, the port engine caught fire. On clearance from the Engineering Officer at the
site, he operated the BCF of the CFT and the fire was extinguished in time.
Cpl Pritesh Kumar displayed high degree of professionalism and situational awareness
thereby averting possible damages to the aircraft, in both the situations.
(R Marwaha)
Air Cmde
PDAS
32 Aerospace Safety J u n e 2 0 1 2
INDIAN AIR FORCE