The tragic Rourkela plane crash claimed its first fatality as Susanta Kumar Biswal, who was critically injured in the accident, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
The crash occurred near Jalda on January 10, leaving six people injured, including two pilots. While most of the injured are recovering, Biswal’s condition remained critical until his death was confirmed today.
Authorities reported that the aircraft lost control during its flight, leading to the accident. Emergency teams rushed to the site and rescued the injured passengers.
The incident has sparked concern among residents and aviation officials, who are closely monitoring the investigation. The focus now remains on determining the exact cause of the crash and ensuring safety measures for future flights.
Background:
A small chartered aircraft of IndiaOne Air (Caravan 208, Regn. VT-KSS) made a forced landing near Jalda A Block in Rourkela on January 10 due to suspected technical issues, triggering a major rescue operation.
The flight, which left Bhubaneswar at 12:27 PM and was scheduled to land at 1:15 PM, carried four passengers and two crew members. Six people, including Captain Naveen Kadanga, Captain Tarun Srivastava and passengers Susanta Kumar Biswal, Anita Sahoo, Sunil Agarwal, and Sabita Agarwal, sustained injuries and were shifted to hospitals in Rourkela.
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