Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar passes away in plane crash near Baramati…Five people killed in accident
Maharashtra NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash. The plane crash occurred on Wednesday morning during landing at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. The plane crashed while attempting to land. Six people, including Ajit Pawar, who were on board the plane, died in the accident.
A private chartered plane carrying Maharashtra NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed on Wednesday morning while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. The accident occurred when the plane was descending near the runway. The entire area was thrown into chaos after the accident.
According to preliminary information, the plane crashed in the Taupatti area near the airport and immediately caught fire. According to eyewitnesses, the plane was completely engulfed in flames after crashing into a field and was reduced to ashes within minutes.
There were 5 people on board the plane
According to sources, a total of five people, including Ajit Pawar, were on board the chartered plane. They were all traveling from Mumbai to Baramati. Ajit Pawar was scheduled to participate in district council election campaigns and meetings in Baramati. He had scheduled several important meetings regarding the district council elections to be held in Pune district on February 5th. The accident occurred just before these meetings, creating an atmosphere of concern and turmoil in political circles.
The entire plane was reduced to ashes
After the accident, the chartered plane caught fire so intensely that the entire aircraft was destroyed. Local people who arrived at the scene first started rescue operations and immediately informed the police, fire department, and administration. Several fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and tried to control the fire. The rescue team attempted to pull people out of the wreckage, but the fire and smoke made rescue efforts very difficult.
Technical malfunction or crash landing? It is currently unclear whether
The plane made a crash landing
or if the accident was caused by a technical malfunction.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other relevant agencies are expected to launch an investigation into the incident. The black box and technical flight records could shed light on the cause of the accident. According to reports, Ajit Pawar attended a cabinet meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday. He then departed for Baramati on Wednesday morning for election-related events. The aircraft is reportedly a chartered plane operated by a private company.