The Transport Minister confirmed that the aircraft was a 9-seater plane traveling from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, reported Odisha TV.

According to reports, the incident occurred after the plane had traveled approximately 10 kilometers.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Authorities have launched a probe into the mishap, and a team from the tourism department is expected to arrive from Bhubaneswar to assess the situation, reported India Today.