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

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CNBC Awaaz•29-01-2026, 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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