Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others die in Baramati Learjet crash

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died in a Learjet 45 crash near Baramati airstrip.
• The aircraft, registration VT-SSK, operated by VSR, encountered technical trouble during landing.
• Victims include Vidit Jadhav (PSO), Sumit Kapoor (Pilot), Sambhavi Pathak (Pilot), and Pinki Mali (Flight Assistant).
• Initial reports suggest a landing gear issue; Learjet models have previously faced similar problems.
• PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders expressed condolences for the tragic loss.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others died in a Learjet crash in Baramati due to technical issues.