Ajit Pawar Dies in Learjet Crash; Previous Accident Report Still Pending

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a Learjet crash while landing at Baramati's tabletop runway.
• The same VSR Learjet aircraft had a crash landing at Mumbai Airport two years ago, prompting an AIB investigation.
• The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has not yet submitted the full report of the 2022 incident, only a preliminary report in September 2023.
• Questions are being raised about the delay in the investigation report, especially after the second fatal accident involving the same aircraft.
• CCTV footage shows the plane rapidly descending and bursting into flames upon impact during landing.

Why It Matters: Ajit Pawar's fatal Learjet crash highlights concerns over pending investigation of its prior accident.