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Charter Plane Vanishes After Takeoff from Ranchi Airport, Search Underway

A charter plane has disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from Ranchi Airport. The flight, described as a medical evacuation, lost contact after being handed over to the next air traffic control station. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been notified and all standard operating procedures have been initiated. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of people on board as the search continues.

Key Points: Charter Plane Disappears from Radar After Ranchi Takeoff

  • Charter plane lost radar contact
  • Disappeared after Ranchi Airport takeoff
  • Number of passengers unknown
  • Search and rescue SOPs activated
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Charter plane disappears from radar after takeoff from Ranchi Airport

A charter medical flight lost contact with air traffic control after departing Ranchi Airport. Search and rescue SOPs are active as authorities investigate.

"After this contact was lost. The plane did not contact the Ranchi Airport. - Ranchi Airport sources"

Ranchi, February 23

A charter plane carrying an unknown number of passengers and crew has disappeared from radar shortly after departing from Ranchi Airport. Directorate General of Civil Aviation sources confirmed late Monday evening.

As per Ranchi Airport sources, "A medical flight took off. Its contact was established with the next station, then the control was handed over to the next station. After this contact was lost. The plane did not contact the Ranchi Airport. The State has been informed about this. All necessary SOPs are being followed.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Sarah B
A medical flight? That could mean patients or organs on board. This is a double tragedy. The authorities need to be transparent with the families immediately.
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Vikram M
"Unknown number of passengers" is not acceptable. How can a flight manifest be unclear? This points to serious lapses in regulation for charter flights. Hope they are found safe, but a thorough investigation is a must.
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Priya S
Bhagwan unki raksha kare. The families must be going through hell. I hope the Air Force and local administration are coordinating well for the search operation in the Jharkhand forests.
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Rohit P
Weather has been unstable in that region. Could be a factor. DGCA needs to ensure all charter operators maintain the highest safety standards, not just the big airlines.
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Michael C
Terrible news. The phrase "all necessary SOPs are being followed" sounds like a standard line. What people need right now is action and clear communication, not bureaucratic language.

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