On Saturday, January 10, 2026, a nine-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft made an emergency crash-landing in an open agricultural field near Rourkela, in Odisha's Sundargarh district. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B with registration VT-KSS, was operating flight IOA102 from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela when its pilots reported a technical snag and issued a 'Mayday' call around 1:20 PM IST. There were six people onboard – two pilots and four passengers – all of whom sustained injuries in the incident. While initial reports stated that all onboard were safe with minor injuries, subsequent updates revealed a more serious situation; one passenger is currently on ventilator support, and two other injured passengers were airlifted to Mumbai for advanced medical treatment. Some reports also indicated that the pilot sustained serious injuries. The forced landing occurred approximately 10-20 kilometres short of the Rourkela airport, near areas like Jalda and Kansor. Locals quickly rushed to the site to assist in rescue operations, and fire and emergency teams from Rourkela and Panposh were immediately dispatched. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed sorrow over the incident and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured, personally monitoring the situation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a thorough investigation, and a team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has already commenced its probe, including an aerial view of the crash site. The aircraft suffered extensive damage to its nose and main fuselage, and there were reports of aviation fuel leaking, necessitating cordoning off the area. There are also indications the plane might have scraped a high-tension wire, leading to power outages in nearby villages.