Small Plane Crash-Lands in Rourkela: Six Injured in Emergency Landing
Training aircraft makes emergency landing in Odisha’s steel city; all occupants survive with injuries
ROURKELA, ODISHA — Six people sustained injuries after a small aircraft made an emergency crash landing in Rourkela, Odisha on Saturday, local authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred when the aircraft, believed to be a training plane, experienced technical difficulties mid-flight and was forced to make an unscheduled landing in the steel city. Emergency services rushed to the scene immediately following the crash.
All six occupants aboard the aircraft survived the impact, though they sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured were quickly transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Hospital sources indicated that while some passengers suffered serious injuries, none are believed to be life-threatening at this time.
Local police have cordoned off the crash site and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the emergency landing. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been notified and is expected to send a team to examine the wreckage and determine the cause of the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing unusual engine sounds before seeing the aircraft descend rapidly. “We heard a loud noise and saw the plane coming down. It was terrifying,” said a local resident who witnessed the crash.
Aviation experts will analyze the flight data and conduct a thorough investigation to understand what led to the technical failure. The aircraft’s black box, if equipped, will be crucial in piecing together the sequence of events.
This incident has raised fresh concerns about small aircraft safety protocols in the region. Officials have assured the public that a comprehensive probe will be conducted to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Further updates on the condition of the injured and investigation findings are awaited.
