Ajit Pawar Flight Crash: Owner Reveals Why Pilot Performed 'Missed Approach'
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CNBC Awaaz29-01-2026, 11:20

Ajit Pawar Flight Crash: Owner Reveals Why Pilot Performed 'Missed Approach'

  • VSR Ventures owner V K Singh stated the pilot, Sumit Kapoor, initiated a 'missed approach' because he couldn't see the runway, despite 3KM visibility.
  • The crashed Learjet 45 was in perfect condition, and pilot Sumit Kapoor was highly experienced with 16,000 flight hours.
  • Captain Kapoor was an instructor and examiner-level pilot, having worked with Sahara Airlines, JetLite, and Jet Airways.
  • A 'missed approach' is a standard procedure when a pilot deems a landing unsafe, even during instrument approach.
  • VSR Ventures will not ground its other Learjet 45 aircraft, asserting their reliability and good condition.

Why It Matters: Pilot's inability to see the runway led to a 'missed approach' in Ajit Pawar's flight crash, despite good visibility.

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