Bhubaneswar-Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI/VEBS) → Rourkela Airport (RRK/VERK)
Flight / Schedule
Bhubaneswar-Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI/VEBS) → Rourkela Airport (RRK/VERK)
Aircraft
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EXRegistration
VT-KSS
MSN
208B5680
Year of Manufacture
2022
Operator
IndiaOne AirDate
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
10 km S of Rourkela Airport (RRK) -
Region
Asia • India
Coordinates
22.1675°, 84.8393°
Narrative Report
On January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Bhubaneswar-Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI/VEBS) → Rourkela Airport (RRK/VERK) experienced a crash involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, operated by IndiaOne Air, with the event recorded near 10 km S of Rourkela Airport (RRK) -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route at a substantial crash site.
1 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
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.
Aircraft reference details include registration VT-KSS, MSN 208B5680, year of manufacture 2022.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 22.1675°, 84.8393°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Bhubaneswar-Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI/VEBS) → Rourkela Airport (RRK/VERK)
Operator
IndiaOne AirFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
Asia • India
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