Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar speaks at a felicitation ceremony organised by the Bombay High Court to honour Justice Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India. (Photo: Instagram/Ajit Pawar)
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Firstpost28-01-2026, 15:31

AAIB Probes Learjet Crash Killing Ajit Pawar, Team Rushes to Baramati Site

  • The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has taken over the probe into the Learjet 45 crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.
  • An AAIB team, including Director General GVG Yugandhar, is at the Baramati crash site near Pune to inspect the wreckage and gather clues.
  • The Delhi-based VSR Ventures' business jet crashed at Baramati around 8:44 am, killing Ajit Pawar, two co-passengers, and two crew members.
  • DGCA reported that pilots had trouble spotting the runway at Baramati airfield due to poor visibility and crashed during their second landing attempt.
  • The flight originated in Mumbai and was bound for Baramati; no mayday call was made before the crash.

Why It Matters: AAIB is investigating the Learjet crash in Baramati that killed Ajit Pawar and four others, with poor visibility cited as a factor.

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