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Probe Launched After Emergency Aircraft Landing in Odisha Injures Six

Aviation safety teams from the DGCA and AAIB have begun an investigation into the emergency crash landing of a India One Air Cessna Caravan near Rourkela, Odisha. The aircraft, carrying four passengers and two crew, sustained damage during the incident, injuring all six people on board. Two passengers, Savita Agrawal and Sunil Agrawal, have been airlifted to Mumbai for advanced care, while others remain under treatment in Rourkela, with one passenger reported in critical condition. Odisha's government, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi personally involved, is coordinating medical response and logistical support.

Key Points: Odisha Aircraft Emergency Landing: Probe Begins, Six Injured

  • DGCA & AAIB probe crash landing
  • Six injured, two airlifted to Mumbai
  • Cessna Caravan had mid-air emergency
  • CM Majhi directs medical & admin support
  • One passenger in critical condition
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Probe begins after aircraft makes emergency landing in Odisha

DGCA investigates India One Air crash landing near Rourkela. Six injured, two airlifted to Mumbai. CM Majhi monitoring situation.

"Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is personally monitoring the developments - Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary"

Bhubaneswar, Jan 11

The teams from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, on Sunday, began a probe into the crash landing of the nine-seater aircraft of India One Air that made an emergency landing at Jalda near Rourkela in Sundargarh district of Odisha.

As per reports, the state government facilitated the teams to reach Rourkela on Sunday by providing a helicopter and other necessary arrangements for inspection and investigation at the accident site to find out the causes behind the emergency landing of the aircraft.

Speaking to media persons, the Odisha's Commerce and Transport Department's Principal Secretary, Usha Padhee, said the state government is closely monitoring the situation following the aircraft accident.

On Sunday, Padhee visited the accident site and reviewed the situation on the ground in coordination with district administration, police authorities, and officials of the concerned departments.

She assessed the rescue operations, medical response, and safety measures initiated immediately after the incident.

The Principal Secretary also said that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is personally monitoring the developments and has issued clear directions to ensure prompt medical assistance, logistical support, and coordinated administrative action for all affected persons.

She also added that a two-member medical team has been deputed to Rourkela to continuously monitor the condition of the injured, and emergency medical facilities have been activated at the district level.

The aircraft, operated by India One Air, was a Cessna Caravan (208B), that took off from Bhubaneswar at around 12:27 p.m. on Saturday with four passengers and two crew members on board, was scheduled to arrive at Rourkela at 1:19 p.m.

However, due to some mid-air emergency, the aircraft crash landed on an open field at Jalda near Rourkela.

All six persons on board sustained injuries in the accident and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

On Sunday, two injured passengers -- Savita Agrawal and Sunil Agrawal -- were airlifted to Mumbai for advanced medical treatment at their own request and as per medical advice.

Their condition is stable and out of danger, with no threat to life.

Meanwhile, four others injured persons are currently undergoing treatment at the Jaiprakash Hospital and Research Centre Private Limited in Rourkela.

The condition of one of the other injured passengers, Susanta Kumar Biswal, who has sustained head injuries and has been suffering from other co-morbidities, is said to be critical.

- IANS

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Priya S
The fact that they could land in an open field and not a populated area is a blessing. My prayers for Susanta Kumar Biswal's speedy recovery. Head injuries are serious, especially with co-morbidities. The medical team's presence is crucial.
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Aman W
DGCA and AAIB probes are thorough, but we need results and action, not just reports. Smaller aircraft operators must be held to the same safety standards as major airlines. Regular maintenance checks are non-negotiable.
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Sarah B
The coordination described here between state govt, district admin, and medical teams is impressive. Providing a helicopter for the probe team shows they are taking it seriously. Hope the injured make full recoveries.
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Vikram M
It's good that the Agrawals could be airlifted to Mumbai for advanced care. Sometimes local hospitals, even good ones, may not have super-specialty facilities. This logistical support is vital in emergencies.
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Karthik V
While the response is good, I have a respectful criticism. News reports often lack details on the "mid-air emergency." Was it engine failure, weather, or a technical glitch? Transparency during the probe would build public trust in aviation safety.

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