Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to probe plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar at Baramati airport

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to investigate the plane crash at Baramati airport that claimed the lives of Ajit Pawar and four others

Updated on: Jan 28, 2026, 16:18:10 IST

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the plane crash at Baramati airport that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others on Wednesday.

The Learjet 46 crash-landed in Baramati. (PTI)

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The Learjet 46, operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures, crash-landed at the airport. There were five people onboard, including the crew members, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.

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A senior official told PTI that the AAIB will be visiting the crash site and it will be investigating the accident.

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AAIB is responsible for classifying safety occurrences involving aircraft operating in Indian airspace as accidents, serious incidents, or incidents. It carries out detailed investigations into accidents and also suggests measures to improve safety.

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