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IndiaOne Air Aircraft Force-Lands Near Rourkela; All Six Onboard Survive

An IndiaOne Air aircraft was forced to land near Jalda, short of its destination in Rourkela, Odisha. The two pilots and four passengers on board all survived the incident, though they sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals. The Directorate of Civil Aviation has seized the matter and is providing support, while the accident has been reported to the DGCA for investigation. The Chief Minister has reviewed the situation and directed officials to extend all necessary support.

Key Points: Odisha: IndiaOne Air Aircraft Force-Lands, No Fatalities

  • Aircraft force-landed 8 nautical miles from Rourkela
  • All six onboard survived with injuries
  • Passengers and pilots receiving treatment at two hospitals
  • DGCA and state authorities notified and investigating
  • Chief Minister has reviewed the situation
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Odisha: IndiaOne Air aircraft force-lands near Rourkela, no fatalities

An IndiaOne Air aircraft made a force-landing near Rourkela, Odisha. All six onboard, including two pilots and four passengers, survived and are receiving treatment.

"The pilots ensured the landing, due to which lives have been saved. - Directorate of Aviation release"

Sundargarh, January 10

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.

The aircraft departed at 1227 hours with two pilots and four passengers. The pilots ensured the landing, due to which lives have been saved.

Receiving the information, the District Administration reached out and shifted the injured pilots and passengers to the medical facilities at Rourkela.

Currently, three passengers are being treated at J.P. Hospital, and two pilots, along with one passenger, are getting treatment at Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH), Rourkela.

As reported, all are under medical treatment, and no fatalities have been reported. The accident has been reported to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Ministry of Civil Aviation and all concerned.

As per the Regulations, the Airline shall report the details to the DGCA / Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for further action.

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
A very close call. The response from the Odisha administration seems prompt, which is good. But we need a thorough investigation by DGCA. Was it a technical fault or human error? Safety cannot be compromised.
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Rohit P
Good to see the CM taking immediate notice. The support system worked this time. Speedy recovery to all affected. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
This is terrifying for anyone who flies frequently on regional routes. While I'm relieved everyone is alive, it raises questions about maintenance and oversight for smaller airlines. Hope the investigation is transparent.
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Vikram M
The real heroes are the pilots. Managing a forced landing with 6 souls on board without any deaths is commendable. They deserve recognition after they recover. Our prayers are with the injured at JP and RGH hospitals.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: The article says "force-landed," but was it a field? Near Jalda? Were there any people on the ground at risk? The report is good on medical response but vague on the actual landing site details. Still, a major disaster averted. 🙌

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