A file photo of Ajit Pawar / Remains of his plane that crashed during landing in Baramati (Photos: PTI)
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News1828-01-2026, 15:08

Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash: Crew Lost Runway Visibility, Fell Silent After Clearance

  • Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others died in a fatal plane crash at Baramati airport.
  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation released a detailed account, stating the crew initially couldn't see the runway due to fog.
  • Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield; traffic information is provided by flying training organizations, not a full ATC.
  • The aircraft, VI-SSK, initiated a go-around after the first attempt due to poor visibility but later reported visual contact.
  • After receiving landing clearance, the crew did not provide a readback, and flames were observed near Runway 11 a minute later.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar and four others died in a Baramati plane crash after the crew struggled with runway visibility.

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