URGENT: Ajit Pawar’s Charter Plane Crashes At Baramati Airport

BARAMATI, MAHARASHTRA — A high-stakes emergency is unfolding at Baramati Airport after a charter plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed during landing at approximately 8:45 AM today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

The aircraft, a Learjet 45 (VT-SSK), was arriving from Mumbai for a series of political rallies ahead of the Zilla Parishad polls. According to airport officials, the plane encountered technical difficulties during its final approach, leading to a violent crash-landing that saw the vessel veer off the runway and burst into flames.

1. Status of the Deputy CM and Passengers

There were six people on board, including Ajit Pawar, his security detail, and the flight crew.

• Injuries: Preliminary reports from local eyewitnesses and medical staff at Godrej Memorial Hospital (and nearby facilities) confirm that Ajit Pawar has sustained injuries. While the severity is still being assessed, initial official reports suggest no fatalities have occurred.
• The Scene: Visuals from the site show thick black smoke billowing from the charred wreckage of the aircraft. Emergency responders and fire tenders were on the scene within minutes to extinguish the blaze.

2. Technical Failure & Emergency Landing

Baramati Airport Manager Shivaji Taware confirmed that the pilot attempted an emergency landing due to “instability” and technical glitches.

• The Crash: The aircraft reportedly lost balance upon touchdown, skidded off the tarmac, and exploded.
• Operations: All flight operations at Baramati Airport have been temporarily suspended. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to launch a high-level probe into the technical cause of the failure.

3. Political Impact

Ajit Pawar was scheduled to address four major public meetings in his hometown of Baramati today. These events have been cancelled as the NCP leader undergoes medical evaluation.

• Security Sweep: High-ranking officials, including the Pune Rural SP, have reached the spot to secure the wreckage and investigate the “security breach” involving a VVIP movement.

Incident Snapshot: Baramati Plane Crash