AAIB Report: Chatra Air Ambulance Crash Kills 7 Amidst Bad Weather, No Black Box

• Preliminary AAIB report released on February 23, 2026, Chatra air ambulance crash.
• Beechcraft King Air C90A, en route Ranchi to Delhi, crashed 17 minutes after takeoff.
• Seven people died: 2 pilots, 2 medical staff, 1 patient, 2 attendants.
• Aircraft lacked Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), complicating investigation.
• Bad weather, thunderstorms, and Cumulonimbus clouds were present; pilot requested route change.

Key Questions Answered

What caused the air ambulance crash?

The air ambulance crash in Chatra, Jharkhand, was likely caused by bad weather, including fog, low visibility, and thunderstorms.

How can future crashes be prevented?

Future crashes can be prevented by building secondary income streams and reducing high-interest debt. Additionally, caution is advised regarding autonomous driving technology due to past mishaps.