India’s Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed : 5 Dead, Detailed Report

On January 28, 2026 The Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed, and he died at the age of 66 years. The aviation authorities and major news agencies have confirmed the death of Ajit Pawar Deputy CM of India’s Maharashtra state in a plane crash. A detailed report on tragic Ajit Pawar Plane Crash News incident, causalities and live are shared in this article. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed – What Happened Deputy CM of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar died while travelling by a chartered Learjet 45 aircraft with 5 other persons. It was a tragic plane crash happened early morning near Baramati Airport in the Pune district of Maharashtra. The aircraft went down while attempting to land after departing from Mumbai. According to the country’s civil aviation regulator Deputy CM flew by the plane for attending a local election campaign. The eyewitnesses of the incident described the Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed incident. According to them it was a horrifying scene and all of sudden one by one multiple explosions happened. To rescue efforts were next to impossible. All the 5 other people boarding with the Ajit Pawar died in the accident along with the 2 crew members. The Learjet 45 Aircraft is a short haul charter plane between Mumbai and Baramati. VSR Venture is the company that operated this plane. The black box of the flight is still missing. Investigation agencies are still trying to investigate the actual reasons of the accident. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) are investigating the whole scenario. Who was Ajit Pawar Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit died at the age of 66 years in a craft crash. He was considered as one of the most powerful and senior leader of Maharashtra State politics. He belongs to most influential political families of Maharashtra. His uncle Sharad Pawar is also a founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). But In the recent years Ajit Pawar separated to his uncle Sharad Pawar and formed government with the Bharatiya Janta Party and alliance. Ajit Pawar had served multiple terms as a senior cabinet minister. He had vast administrative experience in the state politics — especially in Maharashtra.  Baramati Plane Crash- Ajit Pawar Dead As per the media reports it is claimed that the charter plane was facing some issues before its final approach to Baramati Airport. According to reports the plane lost its control near the runway and crashed in an open area. The accident site was turned into a thick smoke area and wreckage soon after it happened. The sudden loss of the senior leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar questions on the aviation safety. The DGCA did not yet confirm whether it was a technical issue, a mechanical failure, weather-related issue, or a human error. Reactions on Social Media Soon after the Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Plane Crash News the Political leaders and Prime Minister of India gave their reactions and expressed their sorrow. People are also expressing their grief on the untimely loss of the Ajit Pawar. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it a “tragic Air Crash” and offered his condolences to the his family. President Draupadi Murmu said it is an irreparable loss for the Maharashtra state and Nation as well. She also highlighted Ajit Pawar’s contribution for the public service. Other National leaders also expressed their grief on the death of Ajit Pawar in Plane crash. Now it seems that after this accident the political scenario of Maharashtra state will be shaken up. Investigation Updates & Causalities DGCA has confirmed that Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed happening. According to the major media reports total 5 people are died in the accident. Points which will be considered in the investigation are- Maintenance history of Charter Plane Conversation between Pilot and Air Traffic Control Board          Weather conditions   Flight Data The flight data can play a vital role to investigate the Ajit Pawar Plane Crashed incident. But till the time writing the news the Black box of the flight could not be recovered by the investigation agencies. The investigation could take several weeks or even months to complete as it is a very high profile case. Final Words The Ajit Pawar Plane crashed news could make political impact in the Maharashtra Politics in the upcoming weeks. In the Maharashtra, Government has declared State mourning for 3 days. Reactions are coming worldwide on the untimely death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and other opposition leaders may attend the funeral. His family members, relatives and children are traveling to Baramati for the final rites and memorial services.