The Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced that the preliminary report on the Learjet 45 plane crash in Baramati, which claimed the lives of NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others, will be made public by February 28. Mohol stated that the report will be disclosed within a month of the accident that occurred on January 28.
The incident has taken a new twist as NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, Ajit Pawar’s nephew, accused the private company owning the aircraft of breaching safety regulations. Rohit Pawar has been vocal about alleged irregularities related to the company and technical issues, even raising suspicions of foul play.
In response to the speculations surrounding the crash, the Civil Aviation Ministry emphasized its commitment to transparency, safety oversight, and accountability. The ministry urged stakeholders to avoid speculation and allow the official investigation and regulatory processes to proceed as per established procedures.
According to ICAO regulations, the preliminary report on the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crash at Baramati must be released within 30 days of the accident. The Ministry assured that a comprehensive investigation by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is underway, focusing on technical and evidence-based analysis involving wreckage examination, records scrutiny, and laboratory testing.
The aircraft involved in the crash was equipped with two flight recorders. The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) has been successfully retrieved, while the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) is being examined with technical assistance from the manufacturer. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted regulatory audits and surveillances post the accident, ensuring compliance and safety standards across various operational aspects.
