New Delhi, Jan 10 (UNI) An India One Air aircraft operating between Bhubaneswar and Rourkela made an emergency landing near Jalda in Odisha on Saturday, an officer said, adding that all six persons on board are safe.
Three persons are currently undergoing treatment at JP Hospital, while the two pilots and one passenger have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital. Authorities said all of them are under medical observation, and there have been no fatalities.
The Caravan 208 aircraft, bearing registration number VT-KSS, departed Bhubaneswar at 12.27 pm with two pilots and four passengers.
Around eight nautical miles short of Rourkela, the pilots were forced to make a precautionary landing in an open area near Jalda due to a technical issue.
Officials said the timely action by the pilots helped avert a major accident and saved lives.
On receiving information about the incident, the district administration rushed to the spot and shifted the injured pilots and passengers to medical facilities in Rourkela.
The incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
As per aviation regulations, the airline will submit a detailed report to the DGCA and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for further inquiry.
The Directorate of Civil Aviation under the Commerce and Transport Department said it is closely monitoring the situation and extending all necessary support to the passengers and the airline.
The Chief Minister has reviewed the situation and directed officials to provide all assistance.
Meanwhile, the aircraft operating on the Bhubaneswar-Rourkela sector made a forced landing in an open area near Kansor in Odisha on Friday after the crew declared an emergency.
The Cessna Grand C208B aircraft, bearing registration number VT-KSS, departed Bhubaneswar at around 12.25 pm while operating flight IOA102.
At 1.14 pm, the crew issued a “Mayday” call to Rourkela Air Traffic Control, following which the aircraft made a forced landing at about 1.20 pm, nearly 15 to 20 km short of Rourkela airport.
There were four passengers and two crew members on board at the time of the incident. All occupants are safe and were shifted to a hospital for medical examination, officials confirmed.
IndiaOne Air, a scheduled commuter operator based in Bhubaneswar, operates a fleet of three Cessna Grand C208B aircraft and has been providing regional connectivity since 2022 under the viability gap funding scheme of the Odisha government, linking cities within the state and neighbouring regions.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will conduct a detailed probe into the incident.
