Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane in flames after it crashed in Baramati (Photo: PTI)
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News1829-01-2026, 08:41

Aviation Minister Addresses Delay in 2023 Learjet 45 Crash Probe

  • Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu stated that the final report on the September 2023 Learjet 45 crash (VT-DBL) is still being worked on and will be released after consultations.
  • The 2023 crash involved a Learjet 45 (VT-DBL) at Mumbai airport, where six passengers escaped safely despite landing in rain and low visibility.
  • Both the 2023 crash aircraft and the one involved in the recent fatal Baramati accident were operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures Private Limited.
  • A separate fatal Learjet crash in Baramati on January 28 killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others; its probe is underway by AAIB.
  • The Baramati crash investigation includes forensic analysis of the wreckage and examination of the black box to determine the aircraft's condition and airworthiness.

Why It Matters: Aviation Minister confirms ongoing work on the 2023 Learjet crash report amid renewed safety focus.

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