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Black Box Recovered in Baramati Plane Crash, Time-Bound Inquiry Pledged

The Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed the recovery of the black box from the aircraft that crashed near Baramati. Investigative teams from the DGCA and AAIB are on-site examining the incident to determine its cause. The ministry has pledged a thorough and time-bound inquiry in accordance with standard procedures. Meanwhile, local police have registered an Accidental Death Report as part of their parallel investigation.

Key Points: Baramati Plane Crash: Black Box Found, Inquiry Underway

  • Black box recovered from crash site
  • DGCA and AAIB teams on ground
  • Investigation initiated under AAIB Rules
  • Pune police register Accidental Death Report
  • Probe to follow established SOPs
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Black box of ill-fated aircraft recovered, to ensure time-bound inquiry: Civil Aviation Ministry

Civil Aviation Ministry confirms recovery of black box from Baramati aircraft crash, pledges thorough and time-bound investigation into the tragic accident.

Black box of ill-fated aircraft recovered, to ensure time-bound inquiry: Civil Aviation Ministry
"Ensuring a thorough, transparent, and time-bound inquiry remains a top priority - Civil Aviation Ministry"

New Delhi, Jan 29

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said that it initiated immediate investigative mechanisms following unfortunate aircraft accident near Baramati, and remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a defined timeframe.

The investigation is progressing expeditiously, and the black box of the ill-fated aircraft has been recovered, the ministry informed.

In a statement, the ministry said that after the unfortunate aircraft accident, all requisite response and investigative mechanisms were activated immediately.

"Ensuring a thorough, transparent, and time-bound inquiry remains a top priority," an official statement said.

Teams from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) were present at the crash site to examine the incident and ascertain the cause of the tragic accident.

According to the ministry, a team of three officers from AAIB, Delhi, and another team of three officers from the DGCA, Mumbai Regional Office, reached the crash site on January 28.

The Director General, AAIB, GVG Yugandhar, also arrived at the site the same day.

"The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a defined timeframe, strictly in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laid-down guidelines," said the statement. The investigation has been initiated in accordance with Rules 5 and 11 of the AAIB Rules, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Pune Rural Police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at the Baramati Taluka Police Station in connection with the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, among others. Police authorities stated that an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash is currently underway.

According to the police, all aspects related to the accident are being investigated. As per procedure, the ADR will be handed over to the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which will conduct the investigation based on the findings of the AAIB team.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Good to see the DGCA and AAIB teams reached the site so quickly. Time-bound inquiries are promised often, but delays are common. Let's hope they stick to the SOPs and give us a clear report on what went wrong. Safety audits for all similar aircraft should follow.
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Priyanka N
A terrible loss for Maharashtra politics. Beyond the political figure, my heart goes out to all the crew and other passengers' families. The CID involvement is standard, but the technical cause from the black box is what will prevent future accidents. 🙏
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Aman W
"Time-bound inquiry" – we hear this after every accident. The real test is whether the findings are made public and actionable recommendations are implemented. Our aviation safety record needs constant vigilance, not just reactive measures after a tragedy.
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Karthik V
The coordination between AAIB, DGCA, and state police seems efficient on paper. Hope the data from the black box is conclusive. Was it maintenance, weather, or human error? The public will be watching closely. Jai Hind.
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Michael C
As someone who flies frequently for work in India, this is concerning. Glad the investigation is underway promptly. The key is learning from this to improve overall safety protocols. My condolences to all affected.

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