Shattered Wreckage: First Visuals From Ajit Pawar’s Fatal Plane Crash Site

BARAMATI, MAHARASHTRA — The first visuals from the crash site at Baramati Airport provide a harrowing look at the final moments of the chartered Learjet 45 (VT-SSK). Scattered across an open field adjacent to the runway, the wreckage is a mangled testament to the high-impact collision that occurred at 8:45 AM today, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Emergency response teams, including forensic experts and fire investigators, have cordoned off the primary debris field as recovery efforts transition into a formal investigation.

1. Analysis of the Wreckage

Visual evidence from the scene indicates that the aircraft suffered total structural failure upon impact:

• The Fuselage: The main body of the Learjet 45 appears to have split into multiple sections. The nose and cockpit area were almost entirely incinerated by the post-crash fire.
• The Tail Section: One of the few recognizable parts of the aircraft is the tail fin, which lies several meters away from the primary impact crater, still bearing the “VT-SSK” registration.
• Debris Field: Charred remains of personal belongings and aircraft components are scattered over a 100-meter radius, suggesting the plane veered violently off the tarmac before hitting the ground.

2. Witness Accounts: “A Sudden Jolt and a Fireball”

Locals and airport ground staff who witnessed the landing attempt described a scene of sudden chaos.

• Unstable Approach: Eyewitnesses noted the plane appeared “unstable” as it descended toward the runway threshold.
• The Impact: “There was a sudden jolt as the plane touched the ground, and then it just veered into the fields and turned into a fireball,” one witness told news agencies.
• The Fire: Thick black smoke was visible from Baramati town, located several kilometers away, as the aircraft’s fuel tanks ignited immediately after the crash.

3. Casualties Confirmed: No Survivors

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and local aides have confirmed the tragic loss of all five individuals on board.

4. Investigation: The Black Box Recovery

The DGCA has dispatched a specialized team from New Delhi to lead the probe.

• Black Box Search: Investigators are currently searching the charred remains for the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). These “Black Boxes” will be critical in determining whether the crash was caused by a mechanical failure, pilot error, or adverse weather conditions.
• Technical Audit: VSR (the aircraft operator) will face a mandatory audit of its maintenance logs for the 18-year-old Learjet.