Flightradar24 shows final loop of Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar before crash

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Baramati.

Published on: Jan 28, 2026, 12:00:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Flightradar24 has released the tracking data for the Learjet 45 that crashed in Maharashtra on Wednesday morning, claiming the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. According to the flight-tracking service, the aircraft was on its second attempt to land at Baramati Airport when the tragedy occurred. The data provides a chilling look at the flight's final moments.

A screenshot shared by Flightradar24 on Ajit Pawar Learjet 45 crash. (X/@flightradar24)

“Indian media reporting the crash of a business jet this morning has claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and 4 others. The aircraft was attempting a second approach to Baramati Airport when it crashed,” Flightradar24 tweeted.

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It shared a screenshot of the flight path, indicating that the business jet category aircraft departed from Mumbai. Learjet 45 is manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace.

The plane was allegedly making a second landing attempt at Baramati airport before it crashed and exploded, killing everyone on board. Reportedly, the pilot had poor visibility near the runway during the first attempt. However, the aircraft lost control during the second attempt.

The aircraft caught fire immediately after the impact. Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill said, “People onboard were immediately taken to the hospital.” He confirmed that none of them could be saved.

Who was onboard the flight that crashed?

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), other than Ajit Pawar, there were four more people on board the aircraft.

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ANI, citing DGCA reported, “Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM of Maharashtra, was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew (PIC+FO) members in the charter plane. As per initial information, no person on board has survived the crash.”

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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