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Mumbai, India: A minor fire broke out at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 1 in Mumbai on the evening of April 9, 2026, leading to smoke accumulation inside parts of the terminal and temporary disruption for passengers. The incident occurred around 6:10 PM and was traced to an electrical short circuit in the ground-floor utility and power distribution area near the 1B section of the terminal. According to airport and civic officials, the fire originated in electrical cable trays and power supply installations located in a restricted service zone of Terminal 1. The affected area is understood to house critical electrical infrastructure, including wiring ducts and distribution panels. The blaze did not spread beyond the utility section but generated heavy smoke, which quickly seeped into adjoining passenger areas. Thick smoke was reported across parts of the terminal building, including nearby check-in and movement zones, causing brief confusion among passengers and congestion at several points. While the fire remained confined to the technical section, visibility in some areas of the terminal was affected, prompting precautionary movement restrictions within Terminal 1. The airport’s emergency response system was activated immediately, with on-site fire and rescue teams responding first, followed by multiple units from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Firefighting operations focused on isolating the electrical source and preventing the spread of flames through cable networks. Officials later confirmed that the fire was brought under control within minutes, while cooling and safety checks continued for several hours before the situation was fully normalised. Authorities classified the incident as a minor or Level-1 fire. Preliminary assessments indicate that the cause was a short circuit in electrical wiring and power systems. The fire was fully extinguished by around 9:20 PM, after thorough cooling operations and inspection of affected infrastructure. Despite airport authorities stating that overall flight operations remained largely unaffected and runway movements continued normally, the incident led to short-term operational impact during the evening peak period. Around 23 flights, including those operated by IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Star Air, scheduled between 7 pm and 9 pm, were delayed, according to officials. The delays were mainly attributed to temporary ground handling constraints, including passenger movement, baggage processing, and gate allocation, as emergency protocols were implemented in the affected terminal area. Airport officials also confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported. Emergency protocols ensured that passengers were kept away from affected areas, and no evacuation of the entire terminal was required. Key systems in the affected zone, including electrical supply and certain communication infrastructure, were temporarily shut down as a precaution and restored after safety clearance.

Fire Breaks Out At Mumbai Airport Triggering Smoke Chaos; Operations Unaffected

Aviation Today News Desk / April 10, 2026

Mumbai, India: A minor fire broke out at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 1 in Mumbai on the evening […]

Redbird Airways Air Ambulance Crashes In Jharkhand’s Chatra Forest, All 7 Onboard Killed SEO DES: Officials confirmed all seven fatalities, including two pilots, a doctor, paramedic, attendants and a burn patient being transported for advanced treatment SOCIAL: An air ambulance operated by Redbird Airways crashed in the forested Simaria area of Chatra district, Jharkhand, on February 23, killing all seven people onboard. The Beechcraft C90 (VT-AJV) had departed Ranchi for Delhi at 7:11 pm and lost Kolkata ATC and radar contact about 20 minutes after takeoff amid reported bad weather. A radar replay indicated the last contact at 7:22 pm, around 100 nautical miles south-east of Varanasi, with no subsequent contact with Varanasi or Lucknow ATC. Wreckage was later found in dense forest terrain, complicating rescue efforts. Officials, including the Chatra Deputy Commissioner and police, confirmed all seven fatalities, including two pilots, a doctor, paramedic, attendants and a burn patient being transported for advanced treatment. The DGCA and AAIB have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Chatra, India: An air ambulance flying from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in the forested terrain of Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on the evening of February 23, killing all seven people on board, officials confirmed. The aircraft, a Beechcraft C90 (VT‑AJV) operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd on a medical evacuation mission, departed Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi at 7:11 pm IST, bound for Delhi. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft established contact with Kolkata Air Traffic Control (ATC) at around 7:34 pm, about 20–23 minutes after take‑off. Shortly after that, it lost both communication and radar contact. After losing contact with Kolkata, VT-AJV did not come in contact with either Varanasi air traffic control (ATC) or the Lucknow ATC. A Varanasi radar replay was carried out, following which the last radar contact was recorded at 7:22pm, it was approximately 100 nautical miles south‑east of Varanasi before the aircraft went off radar. Local administration and police launched search and rescue operations once the aircraft was reported missing. The wreckage was located in the Kasaria/Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria, deep within a densely forested region of Chatra district. The site posed significant challenges due to rough terrain, slowing initial access by rescue teams, officials said. Chatra Deputy Commissioner Keerthishree G told news agency PTI that all seven occupants were killed in the crash. Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Shubham Khandelwal confirmed to PTI that all seven bodies have been recovered from the site. Ranchi Airport Director Vinod Kumar, speaking to PTI, said the aircraft lost ATC contact roughly 20 minutes after take‑off and that inclement weather was being investigated as a possible factor. Sources and official statements confirmed the identities of the victims: Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat – Pilot‑in‑Command Captain Savrajdeep Singh – Co‑Pilot Sanjay Kumar (41) – Patient; resident of Chandwa, Latehar district; burn injuries (65 %) Dr. Vikas Kumar Gupta – Medical doctor Sachin Kumar Mishra – Paramedic Archana Devi – Attendant Dhuru Kumar – Attendant The air ambulance was transporting Sanjay Kumar for advanced treatment in Delhi, having been treated at Devkamal Hospital in Ranchi after sustaining severe burn injuries. Initial reports from officials and residents in the crash region described stormy weather, strong winds and rainfall at the time of the incident. Authorities suggest that adverse weather conditions may have contributed to the loss of contact and eventual crash, but stressed that the exact cause will only be determined after a formal investigation. The DGCA has stated that an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team has been dispatched to the site to begin a detailed probe into the circumstances leading to the accident. The investigation will include analysis of flight data, radar logs and weather conditions at the time of the crash. Redbird Airways was founded by Akshay Kumar in 2018 and received its air operator permit to serve non-scheduled flights (charters and air ambulances) in August 2019. The company provides air ambulance services round the clock for medical evacuation, according to its website. It said the aircraft comes with advanced life-saving equipment, including doctors, attendants, etc. As per information available on the official website of Redbird Airways, the operator maintains a fleet of seven aircraft, including the King Air C90 that was involved in the crash in Chatra on Monday night. The company’s fleet comprises the Embraer Legacy 600, Dassault Falcon 2000, Hawker 850XP, Beechcraft Premier 1, Cessna Citation III-650, Cessna Citation XL560, and the King Air C90. Political leaders and public figures have expressed condolences. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren took to social media to extend sympathy to the families of the deceased and prayed for strength in the aftermath of the tragedy.

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Redbird Airways Air Ambulance Crashes In Jharkhand’s Chatra Forest, All 7 Onboard Killed

Aviation Today News Desk / February 24, 2026

Chatra, India: An air ambulance flying from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in the forested terrain of Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra

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