Indian air ambulance lands in Dhaka after cabin pressurisation fault damages door
An air ambulance flying from Agartala to Kolkata made an emergency landing in Dhaka after a pressurisation fault partly opened its door; the patient later died.
An Indian air ambulance on a medical evacuation flight from Agartala to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 18 October 2026, according to a report by TBS News.
The aircraft, a Beechcraft King Air C90A registered VT-HYA, left Agartala at 1:05 pm Indian time with seven people on board: two crew, a patient, a doctor and a paramedic. While climbing above 12,000 feet, a fault in the cabin pressurisation system damaged the main door, which opened partially, the report said. The pilot declared an emergency and the aircraft landed at 1:40 pm local time.
All occupants were reported safe. The patient was taken to Kurmitola Multicare Specialized Hospital in Dhaka, where the attending doctor declared the patient dead.
Dhaka airport authorities said they helped the crew on humanitarian grounds and as part of international cooperation, even though clearance formalities were not complete, and coordinated with the Indian embassy. The report does not name the aircraft's operator.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- The incident shows that air ambulance flights depend on aircraft systems and on emergency cooperation between airports.
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