1 min readUpdated: Feb 23, 2026 11:30 PM ISTThis is a breaking news story, more details awaited.An air ambulance carrying seven people from Ranchi to Delhi has crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday night, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. There is no confirmation on casualties yet.The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said.The DGCA in a statement 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.” There were seven people on board, including two crew members.Press Note on Crash of Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV@MoCA_GoI pic.twitter.com/gmrbij1hjN— DGCA (@DGCAIndia) February 23, 2026The ambulance had lost contact with air traffic control, he added.This is a breaking story, refresh periodically for updates. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd