An insurance company team visited the site of a recent aircraft force landing near Rourkela on Wednesday. They conducted a thorough damage assessment at the location.
Details of the Incident
The aircraft took off from Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. It was heading for Rourkela with two crew members and four passengers on board.
During the flight, the aircraft experienced a technical snag. This forced it to land at Kainser village near Gadiatola. The village lies approximately ten kilometers from Rourkela.
Insurance Assessment Process
The insurance team took multiple photographs of the damaged aircraft. These images will help determine the extent of the loss.
Sources familiar with the situation revealed important information. They stated that the crashed aircraft will be dismantled. This process must occur before removal from the crash site can begin.
Condition of the Injured
Medical updates on the injured individuals show serious conditions. One passenger, Susanta Kumar Biswal, remains on ventilator support. He underwent dialysis treatment on Tuesday. Doctors have scheduled another dialysis session for Thursday.
His sister, Anita Sahu, continues to receive treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. Her condition requires constant monitoring by medical staff.
Improvement for Some
The two pilots show signs of recovery. Naveen Kadanga and Tarun Srivastav have been moved from the ICU to a cabin. This transfer indicates their improving health status.
Two other passengers have already been transferred for specialized care. Sunil Agarwal and Sabita Agarwal traveled to Mumbai on Sunday. An air ambulance transported them for further medical treatment.
Local Context
The incident occurred in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. Rourkela serves as a major urban center in this region. The area has seen increased aviation activity in recent years.
Local authorities continue to investigate the technical snag that caused the forced landing. Aviation experts will examine the aircraft components during the dismantling process.
