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News India Live, Digital Desk: The air ambulance accident that happened in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is still fresh in the minds of people. This plane, which was on a mission to save the life of a restaurant owner, itself became a victim of an accident. After all, what happened in the sky that day? How did everything change in a few seconds? Read the complete inside story of this hair-raising accident.
A ‘life saving’ mission that turned into a disaster
The story begins with a decision to airlift a sick dhaba owner. After the health of a reputed Dhaba operator of Ranchi deteriorated, he had to be taken to Delhi for better treatment. A private chartered air ambulance was called for this. The plane took off from Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, but who knew that before reaching the destination, nature had something else in store.
Technical fault and pilot’s intelligence
According to eyewitnesses and initial investigation, the plane suffered a technical failure in its engine shortly after takeoff. The plane started descending rapidly. Eyewitnesses said that the plane was moving towards the ground like a ‘rocket’. The pilot tried his best to save the residential area so that there was minimal loss of life and property.
Plane turned into debris, chaos created in the area
As soon as the plane crashed, there was a huge explosion and a cloud of smoke filled the sky. People nearby ran for help. The test flights of the plane had flown. Relief and rescue operations were started immediately, but this accident raised many serious questions on safety standards.
Maintenance of air ambulance under investigation
After this accident, the Aviation Regulatory Agency (DGCA) has ordered an investigation. The question being raised is whether the fitness of the aircraft was properly checked before the flight? Could this accident have been avoided?