Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Live updates: What went wrong in Ajit Pawar's last flight?
The Learjet 45 business aircraft, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd, crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airfield, killing all five people on board, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The aircraft, registered VT-SSK, was operating a Mumbai–Baramati flight when the accident occurred at around 08.44am. There were two crew members and three passengers on board. All occupants sustained fatal injuries, the DGCA said.
Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield, where traffic services and information are provided by flying training organisations rather than the Airports Authority of India. The aircraft first contacted Baramati at 08:18 am and later reported being 30 nautical miles inbound after being released by Pune Approach.
The crew was advised to descend in visual meteorological conditions at the pilot’s discretion. Visibility at the time was reported at around 3,000 metres with calm winds.