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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Killed in Baramati Plane Crash

The aircraft, a Learjet 45 operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd and registered VT-SSK, was on a Mumbai–Baramati flight when the accident occurred at approximately 8:44 am. Onboard were two crew members and three passengers. All five occupants sustained fatal injuries.

According to the DGCA, the pilots faced difficulties spotting the runway during their first landing attempt and executed a go-around. During the second approach, they again reported difficulty seeing the runway but later confirmed it was visible. The aircraft was cleared to land at 8:43 am, but there was no readback of the landing clearance. Moments later, flames were observed near the threshold of Runway 11. The wreckage was found on the left side of the runway, abeam the threshold. No Mayday call was issued by the crew.

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