Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; VSR Aviation Claims Aircraft Was 100% Safe

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash at Baramati airport on Wednesday.
• The chartered Learjet 45, operated by VSR Aviation, crashed with five people on board, including pilots Sumit Kapoor and Sambhavi Pathak, all deceased.
• VSR Aviation official VK Singh stated the aircraft was "100 per cent safe" and the crew experienced, suggesting poor visibility as a possible cause.
• The aircraft attempted to land but veered off the runway; DGCA is investigating the incident.
• Pawar was en route to address Zilla Parishad election meetings; Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah have inquired about the incident.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, prompting a DGCA investigation despite safety assurances.