Redbird Air Ambulance Crash in Jharkhand Highlights Concerns Over Small Aircraft Safety in India

A Redbird Flight Training Academy-operated air ambulance crashed near Simaria, Jharkhand, killing all seven onboard, including medical staff and a patient. The aircraft lost contact shortly after takeoff from Ranchi. This incident follows multiple recent accidents involving Redbird and other small aircraft in India, raising concerns about safety standards in the private aviation sector. Authorities, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, are investigating ongoing operational and regulatory issues amid a series of forced landings and crashes nationwide.