An air plane accident happens when veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in an accident, and everything is tragic and shocking to the whole country and the Maharashtra state. One of the most experienced politicians, Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, had died and four others were killed when the plane they were on crashed near Baramati in the morning of January 28, 2026. This article provides you with real-time news, important facts, CCTV news, and political career.

Live Updates: Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Tragic Incident at Baramati

On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, an aircraft of the Learjet 45 (registered VT-SSK) aircraft of Maharashtra carrying the Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, overshot its landing after failing to land at the Baramati airport, Pune district. The jet had been flying off Mumbai in the morning. 

Five Lives Lost

The plane crashed to the ground and immediately the five people aboard were killed in an explosion of fire close to the runway. Ajit Pawar was among the dead. Other victims were two of his crew members and two of his staff.

CCTV Footage Captures Crash Moment

CCTV images of a neighboring highway showed the gruesome sight of the plane bursting into a fireball and throwing smoke as the intended landing was about to take place. 

Rescue & Investigation

The emergency services rushed to the location, yet nobody escaped as there was a lot of fire and damage.Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other authorities have initiated the full probe of the investigation which is in form of an investigation probe, and an investigation team has gone off to Baramati where an in-depth analysis is to be commenced.

Reactions from Leaders

• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow, saying, “Dada has left us,” highlighting Ajit Pawar’s contribution to the state.
• Eknath Shinde, senior leader and colleague, called Pawar a fearless and straightforward leader and vowed a thorough probe into the mishap.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other national leaders too, gave their sympathy and condolences.

Political leaders, movie stars, and people throughout the nation also sent their condolences, indicating disbelief and depression at the abrupt death.

What Happened: Crash Details

• Learjet 45 was a chartered aircraft and was heading to the Baramati airport where it lost control and crashed in the runway.
• Witnesses reported that they saw the plane striking hard and bursting on a massive fire.
• The official reason of the crash is also yet to be established, and investigators will examine technical issues, weather, pilot communications, and other potentially leading reasons.

Ajit Pawar: Full Political Journey

One of the most powerful and influential leaders in Maharashtra was Ajit Anantrao Pawar. He was famously referred to as “Dada” due to his close relationship with the people of western Maharashtra.

Early Life and Rise

• He was born on 22 July 1959 and started his profession in cooperative institutions and local government.
• He made an entry into national politics by winning a Lok Sabha seat in Baramati in 1991.
• Then he turned to state politics and emerged as a seven time MLA of Baramati with a huge popular following.

Deputy Chief Minister Six Times

Ajit Pawar holds the record for serving as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra six times under various governments.His roles across different administrations made him an experienced and strategic leader.

Political Moves and Alliances

• In 2023, Pawar spearheaded a significant divide in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and with his own party, took the party to the next level, which would be officially recognized later on.
• His political power and adjustability as a leader was evident through the way he collaborated with leaders of both parties.

Legacy

His administrative skills, his profound knowledge in the state finances, his activity in irrigation, water resources, and rural development were known. His demise leaves a very big vacuum in the political world of Maharashtra.

Investigation Updates

The authorities (such as the DGCA, local police, aircraft safety boards, etc.) are evaluating:

• Black box recordings
• History of aircraft maintenance.
• Weather at landing time
• Aviation communication ATC

The investigative agency will have initial reports in the near future. The updates on the investigation would be provided in accordance with the availability of information.

Stay with us for more.

FAQs

Q1. Did Ajit Pawar really die in the plane crash?
Ans. Yes. On January 28, 2026, 5 people including the deputy chief minister Maharashtra  Ajit Pawar were killed in the plane crash near Baramati.

Q2. Who are other people that died in the Ajit Pawar crash?
Ans. Two staff members and two pilots on board the Learjet died, along with some other people.

Q3. What type of aircraft was involved?
Ans. This was a Learjet 45 chartered aircraft that was operated by VSR Ventures.

Q4. Was there CCTV footage of the crash?
Ans. Yes. The plane was captured on CCTV footage exploding right before the crash.

Q5. What is being done to find the cause of the crash?
Ans. The DGCA and investigative teams have arrived at Baramati in order to start with a detailed investigation, and authorities will consider all the possible causes.