Chhattisgarh Plane Crash: Officials Dismiss Reports, Say No Evidence Found in On-Ground Inspection

Updated: Monday, April 20, 2026, 19:00 [IST]

Reports of a charter plane crash in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district have been dismissed by authorities after a detailed inspection found no evidence of any such incident.

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A private aircraft crashed in a forested area of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh on Monday afternoon, reportedly hitting a tree before impacting a hillside. Initial reports confirm the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot.

The state government also confirmed that there are no official reports of a crash, putting an end to earlier claims that had caused concern.

Smoke Alert Triggered Emergency Response

The confusion began after information was received about smoke rising from the Narayanpur area on Monday afternoon.

Following this, senior officials, including Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas and SSP Lal Ummed Singh, rushed to the location with their teams to investigate the situation.

No Wreckage or Signs of Crash Found

After reaching the spot, officials carried out a thorough inspection of the area. However, they found no signs of any aircraft crash.

There was no wreckage, debris, or evidence of damage that could indicate an accident. Authorities also confirmed that no explosion was heard in the area.

Collector Clarifies Situation

Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas said that the information about the crash had first come through media reports.

He explained that after a complete ground check, including drone surveillance and forest searches, no proof of a plane crash was found.

He also added that local villagers had not seen any aircraft falling or heard any unusual sounds.

Drone Surveillance and Search Operations Continue

Even after finding no evidence, teams from the police, district administration, and forest department are continuing to monitor the area.

Drone cameras are being used to scan forests and hills to ensure that nothing has been missed.

Earlier Reports Created Panic

Earlier reports had claimed that a charter aircraft crashed into a hillside after hitting a tree or hill in the region. These claims led to panic among locals and raised concerns about possible casualties.

However, authorities have now clarified that there is no confirmation of any missing aircraft or crash.