Archive · 12 Jan 2026
IndiaOne Air Plane Crash-Lands in Odisha
A small plane with two pilots and four passengers had to land quickly in an open area near Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday afternoon.
Six people, including the pilots, were hurt but are now stable and getting medical help.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is looking into what happened.
The state government is working with the AAIB and other agencies to ensure safety and support the injured.
The plane was flying from Bhubaneswar when it had to make an emergency landing.
Two injured passengers were taken to Mumbai for better treatment, and the others are being treated in Rourkela.
The AAIB team is checking the crash site and will share their findings later.
One of the injured passengers, Susanta Kumar Biswal, is in critical condition due to head injuries and other health issues.
A Cessna Grand Caravan 208B aircraft made a forced landing near Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday afternoon.
Six people, including two pilots, were injured but are now stable and receiving medical treatment.
The AAIB and DGCA have begun investigating the incident, with support from the state government.
Two injured passengers were airlifted to Mumbai for advanced treatment, while the others are in Rourkela.
The state government is coordinating with all agencies to ensure safety and support for the injured and investigation teams.
- Who
- Passengers and crew of IndiaOne Air's Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
- What
- Forced landing of a small aircraft
- When
- Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2024
- Where
- Near Jalda, Rourkela, Odisha, India
- Why
- Unknown, under investigation by AAIB
Government and Investigative Agencies
Public and Media
Response and Investigation
Government and Investigative Agencies
The government and investigative agencies are actively coordinating and monitoring the situation, ensuring prompt medical assistance and logistical support.
Public and Media
The public and media are awaiting detailed information and updates on the cause of the crash and the condition of the injured.
- Aircraft
- Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
- Departure Location
- Bhubaneswar
- Time of Incident
- 1:20 PM, Saturday, January 11, 2024
- Injured
- 6 (2 pilots, 4 passengers)
- Investigating Agency
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Coordinating Agencies
- DGCA, State Government, Police
- Current Status of Injured
- Stable, receiving treatment
- Critical Condition
- Susanta Kumar Biswal (head injuries and co-morbidities)
Sources
AAIB begins probe into IndiaOne Air crash landing in Odisha
AAIB begins probe into IndiaOne Air Cessna crash after emergency landing near Rourkela
Probe begins into plane crash-landing
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi after bird hit; all passengers safe
