Updated On: 23 February, 2026 11:14 PM IST | New | mid-day online correspondent
In an official statement, the DGCA said, "On 23.02.2026 Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV operating medical evacuation (Air Ambulance) flight on sector “Ranchi-Delhi” crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, in Jharkhand"

District Administration search and rescue team have rushed to the spot, the DGCA said. Pic/Special Arrangement
An air ambulance carrying seven people to Delhi from Ranchi reportedly crashed near Jharkhand's Simaria, Ranchi airport director said, reported the PTI.
"An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration," Airport Director Kumar told PTI.