At least six people injured as private aircraft makes forced landing near Rourkela

A flight operating from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela made a forced landing on Saturday (January 10, 2026) as the aircraft encountered a technical glitch shortly before it was set to land. The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew on board are safe.

The flight was operated by regional airline IndiaOneAir. The aircraft involved is a nine-seater Cessna Grand Caravan.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will launch a probe into the incident.

VIDEO | Rourkela, Odisha: A small aircraft with four passengers and two crew members crashed in Raghunathpali area. Six people were reportedly injured in the incident. More details awaited.

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At least six people injured as private aircraft makes forced landing near Rourkela

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