Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash: Experts Point to 5 Key Factors

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tragically died in a Learjet 45XR plane crash (VT-SSK) in Baramati.
• Aviation experts highlight takeoff and landing as critical phases where pilot pressure is highest.
• Bad weather conditions like rain, fog, strong crosswinds, and slippery runways significantly increase landing risks.
• Poor runway visibility due to fog, rain, or lighting issues can cause pilots to lose alignment.
• Hard landings, pilot's wrong decisions (not 'going around'), and technical malfunctions in landing systems are critical factors.

Why It Matters: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's plane crash in Baramati was likely caused by a combination of bad weather, poor visibility, hard landing, pilot error, or technical malfunction.