What happened
On the evening of the accident, a twin-engine airplane departed from Ranchi-Birsa Munda Airport at 19:11 local time. The aircraft was operating an ambulance flight destined for New Delhi, transporting two crew members and five passengers.
Approximately 20 minutes after takeoff, the flight crew established contact with the Kolkata Control Center. During this communication, the pilots requested a change in their flight path due to encountering adverse weather conditions. Shortly after this request, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the ground in a flat attitude within a forested area situated near Simariya. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and seven fatalities, including all occupants on board.
Findings
- The flight crew attempted to reroute the aircraft to avoid poor weather conditions prior to the descent.