Ajit Pawar plane crash reports emerged on Wednesday after a chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was involved in an incident while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. Authorities are yet to issue an official confirmation on casualties, and verification is ongoing.
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Initial Reports
Preliminary information suggests the aircraft went off the runway while attempting to land at Baramati airport. Emergency services were rushed to the site immediately after the incident.
Passengers on Board
According to details attributed to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft was carrying senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, members of his security team, and crew. The exact number of people on board is being verified.
Statement from Local Sources
A close aide of Ajit Pawar present at a local hospital told reporters that multiple victims were brought in following the crash. Authorities have not yet released an official medical or casualty bulletin.
What Officials Have Said
Baramati airport manager Shivaji Taware said the aircraft, identified as a Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) chartered from Mumbai, “went off the side of the runway while attempting to land and crashed.” Further technical details are awaited.
Flight Details
The aircraft was reportedly approaching Runway 11 when the incident occurred at approximately 8:48 am. The Baramati airport is operated by a private entity and was recently handed over to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company.
Travel Purpose
Ajit Pawar had departed from Mumbai earlier in the day and was scheduled to address multiple public meetings in Baramati ahead of the Zilla Parishad elections.
Investigation Underway
The DGCA and local police have begun investigations into the cause of the incident. Rescue and fire teams have secured the crash site.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
State authorities and the Nationalist Congress Party are expected to issue an official statement shortly. This report will be updated as verified information becomes available.