Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to senior Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar to offer condolences following the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar near Baramati. Ajit Pawar’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Baramati, with PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to attend. The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extending prayers for strength to the bereaved families.
The untimely demise of Ajit Pawar has deeply shaken Maharashtra’s political circles, with many prominent leaders mourning the loss as a “black day” for the state. Details emerging about the crash’s final moments reveal that the Learjet 45 crew informed air traffic control of the runway visibility issues just before the tragic accident occurred near the Baramati airfield. Ajit Pawar, along with four others including the pilots, lost their lives during the landing attempt.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation disclosed that the aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd, contacted Baramati airfield at 8.18 am before the fatal crash. Baramati, being an uncontrolled airfield, relies on local flying training organizations for traffic information. The crew, after receiving weather details, reported not having visual contact with the runway during the initial approach, leading to a subsequent go-around and a tragic outcome during the second landing attempt.
