Ajit Pawar plane crash news updates: Reports claimed that a private aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was involved in a crash while attempting to land at Baramati airport on Tuesday morning. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a statement confirming that a Learjet 45 aircraft went off the runway during landing.
According to the DGCA, the aircraft, registered as VT-SSK, was carrying five people on board, including crew members. The jet had been chartered from Mumbai and was operated by VSR.
DGCA statement on Baramati aircraft crash
In its official statement, the aviation regulator said, “Aircraft crash landed at Baramati. Sh. Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Maharashtra, was reported to be onboard along with two personnel (one PSO and one attendant) and two crew members (PIC and First Officer). As per initial information shared with DGCA, there were no survivors on board.”
The DGCA added that further details would be shared after a detailed assessment of the incident.
What happened at Baramati airport
Sharing details of the incident, Baramati airport manager Shivaji Taware told Hindustan Times that the aircraft veered off the runway during landing.
“The aircraft VT-SSK was attempting a landing, and the aircraft went off the side of the runway and crashed,” he said.
The Ajit Pawar plane crash occurred as the deputy chief minister was headed to Baramati to address four public meetings ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections, according to officials.
Police and local administration response
Pune Superintendent of Police Sandeep Gill said emergency teams were rushed to the site immediately after the incident.
“We have taken bodies to the hospital. Rescue and recovery operations were carried out at the crash site,” he said, adding that the situation was still being assessed.
Officials also confirmed that the Baramati airport is operated by a private agency and was recently handed over to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company.
Condolences and political reactions
Following reports of the incident, messages and reactions began circulating on social media. BJP leader Dr K Sudhakar expressed shock over the news, posting on X, “Extremely saddened by reports related to the Baramati plane crash. My condolences to the family and supporters.”
Authorities said official confirmation and further updates would be issued as investigations continue.
