IndiaOne Air

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX

IndiaOne Air flight I7102, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, crashed during a forced landing 10 km south of the destination, Rourkela Airport (RRK). All six occupants were injured. After a few days one accipant died in hospital from the injuries sustained in the crash. The flight departed Bhubaneswar (BBI) at 12:20 local time and climbed to the cruising altitude of 8000 feet. Approximately 30 NM short of Rourkela, the crew observed that the engine oil pressure was less and they started to monitor. They noticed a downward trend in oil pressure and reduction in the engine power. Upon confirmation of low oil pressure indications, the crew secured engine in accordance with non-normal checklist procedures and prepared to make an emergency landing at the nearest suitable site. A mayday call was given to Rourkela ATC informing that the aircraft would attempt landing at the nearest field. After assessing terrain options, an initial attempt to reach a dry river-bed was discontinued due to insufficient height and the crew selected an alternate open field that appeared clear of major obstacles. However, during the final approach, the aircraft hit a tree top and the powerline very close to the tree. The crew tried to avoid the powerline but the aircraft had lost height and impacted ground.