Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: ATC Saw Flames 60 Seconds After Landing Clearance
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News18•29-01-2026, 19:36
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: ATC Saw Flames 60 Seconds After Landing Clearance
- •Ministry of Civil Aviation confirms recovery of 'black box' from crashed Learjet 45, crucial for investigation.
- •Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, his security officer, pilot, co-pilot, and flight attendant died in the Baramati crash.
- •ATC granted landing clearance at 8:43 AM; one minute later, at 8:44 AM, the aircraft was engulfed in flames.
- •Baramati Airport is 'uncontrolled,' with ATC managed by pilot cadets, raising concerns about safety protocols.
- •Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a fair and time-bound investigation into the incident.
Why It Matters: Black box recovered from Ajit Pawar's plane crash, investigation focuses on critical 60 seconds after clearance.
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