Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Update: Probe Report To Be Submitted In 45 Days, Says AAIB

Baramati: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to submit its preliminary investigation report into the January 28 Baramati plane crash reportedly within 45 days. The crash claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.

Pune MP and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the AAIB has secured the aircraft’s black box and that further discussions on the progress of the probe would take place shortly. Speaking to The Times of India, Mohol said, “AAIB has the black box. Since I am in Delhi, I will speak to the AAIB on the progress of the investigation.”

The crash occurred on January 28 as the aircraft attempted to land at the Baramati airstrip. All five occupants on board were killed in the accident. Officials familiar with the investigation said initial findings are focused on operational conditions at the time of landing, including weather-related factors.

Video footage from the day of the accident indicates that low visibility in the area may have played a role in the crash, reported TOI, citing another official.

The official further added that the airstrip has been operational for several years and has regularly been used by flying schools, with multiple aircraft having landed safely at the facility in the past.

Centre To Assist Maha Govt In Developing Baramati Airstrip

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has offered assistance to the Maharashtra government for the development of the Baramati airstrip. The airstrip, which has a table-top runway, was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company last year. A senior civil aviation official said the responsibility for undertaking the development work lies with the state government, while the Centre would extend support in terms of approvals and clearances to ensure that the facility is upgraded and made operational.

About The Crash:

On January 28, the Senior leader of the NCP and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar passed away in a plane crash.  there were five occupants on board at the time of the crash, including the pilot-in-command, a first officer and three passengers.

Ajit Pawar was scheduled to address a public rally in Baramati at around 11 am in connection with the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections. News of the crash sent shockwaves across the political landscape, with senior leaders and party workers expressing grief and disbelief.

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