In a tragic incident, seven people, including two pilots, lost their lives in a fatal crash near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Heartbreaking visuals show the families of the victims mourning and grappling with their sudden loss. (PICS/ PTI)
Updated On: 2026-02-24 11:08 AM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down on Monday evening in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria, deep inside a forest
The aircraft took off from Ranchi Airport at 7:11 pm and went missing around 7:30 pm. It lost contact with air traffic control about 20 minutes after departure
Ranchi Airport Director Vinod Kumar said inclement weather could be a possible reason behind the crash, though the exact cause will be determined after a detailed probe
A lingering sense of grief prevailed in Chatra district as the relatives of those killed in the crash expressed shock and disbelief
In a statement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the Beechcraft C90 aircraft (VT-AJV) was operating a medical evacuation flight on the Ranchi–Delhi sector when it crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district
