Incident Overview
A single-engine airplane operating a scheduled service from Bhubaneswar-Biju Patnaik Airport to Rourkela experienced an emergency during the descent phase. The flight had departed Bhubaneswar at 1220 local time with four passengers and two pilots on board. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 8,000 feet, where the flight proceeded without incident.
Emergency Declaration
As the crew began the descent toward Rourkela, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation. At 1314 local time, the pilot declared an emergency. Five minutes later, the pilot attempted an emergency landing.
Crash Landing
The aircraft crash-landed in a pasture located approximately 10 kilometers south of Rourkela. The impact resulted in injuries to all six occupants.
Occupants and Injuries
The airplane carried four passengers and two pilots. All six individuals were injured in the crash landing. Specific details regarding the nature or severity of injuries were not provided in the source.
Investigation
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. No probable cause has been identified by the source.