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IndiaOne Air Flight Force-Lands Near Rourkela, DGCA Probe Ordered

An IndiaOne Air aircraft force-landed near Jalda, approximately 8-10 kilometers short of its Rourkela destination, injuring six people on board. Odisha's Commerce & Transport Minister stated the DGCA has begun an investigation into the incident, which was caused by a sudden pressure drop and loss of balance at low altitude. The injured passengers and crew were rushed to a local hospital and are reported to be stable. The Odisha Chief Minister has reviewed the situation and directed officials to provide all necessary support.

Key Points: DGCA Probe After IndiaOne Air Force-Landing Near Rourkela

  • Aircraft force-landed 8-10 km short of Rourkela
  • Six injured, including crew and passengers
  • Sudden pressure drop and loss of balance cited
  • DGCA investigation ordered
  • Odisha CM has reviewed the situation
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DGCA probe ordered after IndiaOne Air aircraft force-lands near Rourkela

IndiaOne Air aircraft force-lands short of Rourkela, injuring six. Odisha govt alerts DGCA, which has ordered an investigation into the incident.

"We have spoken to the DGCA, which has begun an investigation into the incident. - Bibhuti Bhusan Jena"

Sundargarh, January 10

The Odisha government responded promptly by alerting the Directorate team and initiating coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation after an IndiaOne Air type of aircraft bearing Regn. VT-KSS, which was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, force-landed at a place near Jalda, when it was 8 Nautical miles short of reaching Rourkela, according to a release by the Directorate of Aviation.

Speaking to ANI, Odisha Commerce & Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena said, "We have spoken to the DGCA, which has begun an investigation into the incident. Necessary steps will be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future."

Speaking on the flight's force landing, he stated that the accident occurred around 8-10 kilometres before reaching the destination.

"A regular India One flight operating from Bhubaneswar met with an accident near Rourkela, around 8-10 kilometres before reaching its destination," he said.

The Minister further stated that the aircraft, carrying passengers including the pilot, reportedly experienced a sudden drop in pressure and lost balance while flying at a relatively low altitude, leading to the crash.

Six individuals, including two crew members and four passengers, sustained injuries due to the impact of the accident and are currently under medical treatment in nearby hospitals.

"The injured passengers were immediately rushed to a nearby local hospital, where they are now stable. By the grace of God, a major tragedy was averted. Had the impact been more severe, there could have been a significant loss of life and property," Jena said.

The Directorate of Civil Aviation (Commerce & Transport Department) has seized the matter and is extending all the support to the passengers through the District Administration and to airlines as needed.

The situation is under close watch, and any further development will be updated to the media.

The 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.

- ANI

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Priya S
Force-landing 8 nautical miles short? That's terrifying for the passengers. What was the cause? Sudden pressure drop at low altitude sounds like a technical failure. DGCA probe must be transparent and swift.
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Aman W
Good to see the Odisha govt and CM responding quickly. The coordination between state admin and DGCA is crucial in such incidents. Hope the support reaches the affected passengers and crew properly.
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Sarah B
While I'm relieved everyone survived, I have to respectfully ask: are we compromising on maintenance to keep fares low? IndiaOne Air is a relatively new player. This incident erodes trust in regional connectivity.
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Karthik V
Bhubaneswar to Rourkela is a short hop. If there are issues on such routes, it's worrying for smaller airports across India. DGCA needs to audit all regional aircraft thoroughly. Safety cannot be "jugaad".
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Nisha Z
The pilot managed to force-land without major casualties. That's skill under pressure. Salute to the crew. But the investigation must find the root cause—was it maintenance, parts, or procedure? Answers needed.

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