Baramati Airport, where Ajit Pawar was set to land, has a flat 1,770m runway at an elevation of 604m.
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News1829-01-2026, 10:10

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Crew's Last Words 'Oh S***' Before Fatal Baramati Accident

  • The cockpit crew of the aircraft carrying Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were heard saying “oh s***” moments before it crashed in Baramati, killing five.
  • Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer, attendant, pilot Sumit Kapur, and first officer Shambhavi Pathak died in the Learjet 45 crash.
  • The accident occurred during the second landing attempt at Baramati’s table-top airstrip around 8:45 am.
  • A specialized Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team is conducting a forensic probe into the incident.
  • The crew reportedly did not give a readback of landing clearance, and ATC saw flames around Runway 11's threshold at 8:44 am.

Why It Matters: Crew's final words reveal panic before the fatal Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others.

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