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It is to inform that India One Air type of aircraft (Caravan 208) bearing Regn. VT-KSS was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela. Departed at 12:27 hours. It had two pilots and 4 passengers.
8 Nautical miles short of reaching Rourkela, the aircraft force landed at a place near Jalda. Pilots have ensured the landing due to which lives have been saved. Receiving the information, the Dist. Administration has reached and shifted the injured Pilots and passengers to the medical facilities at Rourkela. Currently, 3 passengers are treated at J.P. Hospital and two Pilots + 1 Pax are treated at RGH, Rourkela. As reported, all are under medical treatment/ observation and no fatalities.
Accident has been informed to Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation and all concerned. As per the Regulations, Airline shall be reporting the details to the DGCA / Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for further actions.
Directorate of Civil Aviation (Commerce & Transport Department) is seized the matter and extending all the support to the passengers through Dist. Administration and to Airlines as needed. The situation is under close watch and any further development will be updated to the media. Hon’ble Chief Minister has reviewed the Situation and directed the concerned officials to extend all the support from the State to the passengers, pilots and authorities. Hon ‘ble Minister, C & T is also monitoring the situation constantly. Airline is releasing the press note separately.
DIRECTORATE OF AVIATION
Date : 10.01.2026 Time : 03:00 p.m.
