Officials confirm that all seven people aboard a Beechcraft air ambulance lose their lives in a devastating crash in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The victims include two crew members, the patient, and his four relatives. Rescue teams rush to the remote forest site and doctors declare everyone dead on arrival. Therefore, authorities immediately launch recovery operations and send bodies for post-mortem examination.
Plane Changes Route in Bad Weather Before Losing Contact
The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, takes off smoothly from the state capital Ranchi. However, the crew soon requests a change to its flight path because of severe weather conditions. As a result, the plane loses all communication and radar contact with air traffic controllers. Consequently, the aircraft crashes deep inside a difficult-to-access forest during a powerful thunderstorm. Local administrative official Keerthishree G, the deputy commissioner of Chatra district, tells reporters that rescue and medical teams reach the site as quickly as possible. Moreover, the team of doctors examines the victims and confirms the tragic outcome. In addition, workers carefully pull out the bodies and transport them for further investigation.
Families Share Heartbreaking Story While Probe Team Arrives
Furthermore, relatives of the patient, Sanjay Kumar, speak to reporters with heavy hearts. They explain that Sanjay suffered serious injuries in a fire and first received treatment in Ranchi. However, his condition suddenly worsened, so the family decides to fly him to Delhi for better care via air ambulance. Vijay Sau, his older brother, adds that the family hoped the flight would save his life. Meanwhile, a full team from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau arrives at the scene to determine the exact cause. Industry experts note that most air crashes happen because of several combined factors and often take at least one year to fully investigate. Moreover, this tragedy comes just one month after another fatal crash involving a Learjet 45 charter plane that killed five people, including a senior politician.
The entire nation mourns the loss and hopes for clearer answers soon.
