Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash in Maharashtra's Baramati, Claim Reports
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others were reportedly killed after their Learjet 45 crashed at Baramati Airport on Jan 28. The DGCA confirmed the aircraft caught fire during landing. While some reports suggest Pawar is hospitalised, major news outlets indicate six fatalities. An official confirmation is awaited.
Mumbai, January 28: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is reported to have been killed after his charter plane crash-landed at Baramati airport this morning, January 28. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that all six on board the aircraft have died. However, an official confirmation from his party is awaited. The aircraft, a Learjet 45 flying from Mumbai, reportedly encountered instability during its descent at approximately 8:45 AM, veering off the runway and catching fire upon impact.
Emergency Landing and Rescue Efforts
Eyewitnesses at the Baramati airstrip described a sudden jolt as the aircraft touched down, followed by an explosion that sent thick plumes of smoke into the air. Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Aircraft Carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Crash-Lands in Baramati, Video Surfaces.
Occupants: Reports suggest six people, including Pawar, security personnel, and crew, were on board.
Response: Fire tenders and ambulances from across Pune district were dispatched immediately.
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Political Leaders Rush to Baramati
The news has triggered shock across the state's political landscape. Pawar was scheduled to attend four major public meetings today in his home turf of Baramati for the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections. Following the incident, NCP leaders and family members, including Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, have reportedly left for Baramati to monitor the situation.
Investigation and Safety Concerns
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to launch a high-level probe into the technical cause of the crash. Preliminary data suggests a potential loss of balance during the final approach, though investigators will examine the flight data recorder (black box) to determine if a mechanical failure or weather conditions played a role.
The Baramati region has seen several small aircraft mishaps involving flight academies in recent years, but this incident involving the state’s top leadership has prompted an immediate review of aviation safety protocols for VVIP movement in the region.
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