IndiaOne Air Plane Crash-Lands in Rourkela; All Safe | Quick Digest
A 9-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft crash-landed near Rourkela, Odisha, on January 10, 2026. All six or seven occupants, including the pilot and passengers, were rescued and sustained minor to non-life-threatening injuries. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the incident.
IndiaOne Air 9-seater aircraft crash-landed near Rourkela, Odisha.
Incident occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
All occupants, including pilot and passengers, are safe.
Injuries sustained were minor and not life-threatening.
Aircraft, a Cessna 208, was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela.
DGCA has launched an investigation into the crash.
A small 9-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft was involved in a crash-landing incident near Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna 208 Caravan (some sources specify VT-KSS or C-208), was reportedly operating a regional flight from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela when it encountered a technical issue. The crash-landing occurred approximately 10-15 kilometers short of the Rourkela airstrip, near areas like Jalda A Block or Kansar.
There is a slight variation in the reported number of occupants, with some sources stating seven people (six passengers and one pilot) and others citing six people (four passengers and two crew members/pilots). Crucially, all individuals on board were successfully rescued and immediately transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. Contrary to the original article's claim of 'severe injuries,' multiple credible reports confirm that the injuries sustained were minor and not life-threatening. There were no fatalities.
Emergency services, including police, fire personnel, and medical teams, promptly responded to the crash site. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have been informed and have initiated a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the incident. The aircraft sustained damage to its lower fuselage and landing gear. Operations at Rourkela airstrip were temporarily affected but later resumed.
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