Cessna Grand Caravan Crash Near Rourkela: No Casualties Reported

Overview of the Incident

On Saturday, a Cessna Grand Caravan EX (VT-KSS) crashed near Rourkela, Odisha, while carrying two crew members and four passengers. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or serious injuries. All injured individuals have been promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Details of the Flight

The aircraft was en route from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela when the pilots encountered a mechanical issue, prompting them to issue a May Day call. They managed to safely land the plane in an open field approximately 20 kilometers short of Rourkela at 1:20 PM.

Investigation Underway

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) will conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash. As reported by tracking site Flightradar24, the flight, identified as I7102, departed from Bhubaneswar at 12:26 PM.

About IndiaOne Air

IndiaOne Air, based in Odisha, is a regional airline operating a fleet of three Cessna Grand C208B aircraft. Established in 2022, the airline aims to enhance regional connectivity within Odisha and to tier-3 cities in neighboring states, supported by viability gap funding from the Government of Odisha.

The Flight’s Timeline

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):

• 12:25 PM: IndiaOne Air Cessna Grand C208B aircraft VT-KSS departs from Bhubaneswar.
• 1:14 PM: Crew declares a May Day to Rourkela Air Traffic Control (ATC).
• 1:20 PM: The aircraft makes a forced landing in an open area near Kansor, about 15 to 20 kilometers from Rourkela airport.

All individuals on board were safely evacuated and are receiving care at a hospital, while the AAIB prepares to investigate the accident further.