The tragic crash of a Cessna 152 aircraft in Jharkhand ended with the recovery of the bodies of a trainee pilot and his instructor. After a comprehensive 40-hour search, the bodies were found near Chandil Dam, shedding light on a harrowing incident that began on August 20, 2024.
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Cessna 152 Crash in Jharkhand: Bodies of Trainee Pilot and Instructor Recovered from Chandil Dam
Eyewitness Describes Final Moments of Missing Aircraft
In a heartbreaking conclusion to the search for a missing Cessna 152, the bodies of Subhrodeep Dutta and Jeet Satru Anand were recovered from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand's Seraikela Kharsawan district on August 22, 2024. The aircraft, which took off from Jamshedpur on August 20, disappeared from radar, prompting an intensive search operation.
Eyewitness Rushu Manjhi, who was situated several kilometers from the crash site, provided crucial information about the aircraft’s final moments. He reported seeing the plane suddenly lose power and crash near the water, which helped guide the search efforts to the dam.
Search Teams Locate Wreckage After Extensive 40-Hour Operation
The search operation, which involved the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Navy, spanned over 40 hours. Utilizing advanced technology such as a Sonic Navigation and Ranging Device, the teams focused their search on the Chandil Dam area, leading to the successful recovery of the bodies.
The coordinated effort by multiple agencies highlighted the complexities involved in locating a downed aircraft in challenging conditions.
Identified Victims: Details on Pilot and Trainee
The deceased have been identified as Subhrodeep Dutta, a trainee pilot from Adityapur near Jamshedpur, and Jeet Satru Anand, the instructor pilot from Patna. Alchemist Aviation confirmed that Anand had over 2,000 training hours, while Dutta had about 80-90 flying hours.
The incident underscores the risks associated with flight training and the need for thorough investigations to ensure safety in future operations.
The tragic crash of a Cessna 152 aircraft in Jharkhand ended with the recovery of the bodies of a trainee pilot and his instructor. After a comprehensive 40-hour search, the bodies were found near Chandil Dam, shedding light on a harrowing incident that began on August 20, 2024.
Cessna 152 Crash in Jharkhand: Bodies of Trainee Pilot and Instructor Recovered from Chandil Dam
Eyewitness Describes Final Moments of Missing Aircraft
In a heartbreaking conclusion to the search for a missing Cessna 152, the bodies of Subhrodeep Dutta and Jeet Satru Anand were recovered from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand’s Seraikela Kharsawan district on August 22, 2024. The aircraft, which took off from Jamshedpur on August 20, disappeared from radar, prompting an intensive search operation.
Eyewitness Rushu Manjhi, who was situated several kilometers from the crash site, provided crucial information about the aircraft’s final moments. He reported seeing the plane suddenly lose power and crash near the water, which helped guide the search efforts to the dam.
Search Teams Locate Wreckage After Extensive 40-Hour Operation
The search operation, which involved the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Navy, spanned over 40 hours. Utilizing advanced technology such as a Sonic Navigation and Ranging Device, the teams focused their search on the Chandil Dam area, leading to the successful recovery of the bodies.
The coordinated effort by multiple agencies highlighted the complexities involved in locating a downed aircraft in challenging conditions.
Identified Victims: Details on Pilot and Trainee
The deceased have been identified as Subhrodeep Dutta, a trainee pilot from Adityapur near Jamshedpur, and Jeet Satru Anand, the instructor pilot from Patna. Alchemist Aviation confirmed that Anand had over 2,000 training hours, while Dutta had about 80-90 flying hours.
The incident underscores the risks associated with flight training and the need for thorough investigations to ensure safety in future operations.
