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Maharashtra Dy CM Vows Thorough Probe Into Baramati Plane Crash Tragedy

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured a comprehensive, multi-agency investigation into the fatal Baramati plane crash. The crash on January 28 killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar and four others as their aircraft attempted to land. Shinde stated that NCP leader Rohit Pawar has met with state leadership solely to demand a proper probe into the tragedy. Preliminary findings indicate visibility was below minimum requirements, and a DGCA audit revealed procedural non-compliances by the operator.

Key Points: Baramati Plane Crash: Shinde Assures Thorough Probe, Truth Will Out

  • Probe involves state & central agencies
  • NCP's Rohit Pawar demanded fair investigation
  • Crash killed Ajit Pawar & four others
  • Preliminary report cites poor visibility
  • DGCA audit found procedural non-compliances
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Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde assures thorough probe into Baramati plane crash, says "truth will come out"

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde assures a comprehensive probe into the Baramati crash that killed Ajit Pawar. Multiple agencies are investigating.

"The truth should come out... Certainly, whatever the truth is, it will come out. - Eknath Shinde"

New Delhi, March 17

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured that a comprehensive investigation is underway into the Baramati plane crash incident, stating that all concerned agencies are working to uncover the truth.

Speaking to the reporters, Shinde said that NCP leader Rohit Pawar had met him as well as the Chief Minister, with a clear demand for a fair and thorough probe into the incident.

"Rohit Pawar met with me; he also met with the Chief Minister. His only demand is that there should be a proper investigation into this matter. The Maharashtra government is also investigating it, the agencies are also investigating it, and the central government is also investigating this incident," Shinde said.

He further described the death of Ajit Pawar in the crash as a deeply unfortunate incident, terming it a "very big tragedy" for everyone.

"Ajit Pawar's unfortunate death is a very big tragedy for all of us. The truth should come out, that is Rohit Pawar's demand. All agencies are working in that direction. Certainly, whatever the truth is, it will come out," he added.

The Deputy CM reiterated that multiple agencies, including those of the state and the Centre, are actively probing the crash to ensure accountability and transparency.

Ajit Pawar died on the morning of January 28 when the Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) carrying him crash-landed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The aircraft went down near the runway threshold, killing all five people on board. Among the deceased were Pawar, his personal security officer, a flight attendant, and two pilots. He was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

The DGCA constituted a multi-disciplinary audit team that observed several non-compliances of approved procedures in the organisation in the area of airworthiness, air safety, and flight operations and ordered a special safety audit of M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd.

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said in its Preliminary Report that the visibility reported at Baramati on January 28, at the time of landing of the VT-SSK aircraft, was below the minimum requirement of five kilometres.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good that multiple agencies are involved. But let's be honest, how many times have we heard "truth will come out" from politicians? I hope this isn't just lip service. The DGCA report already points to serious lapses. Action should speak louder than words.
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Rohit P
The visibility was below minimum requirement! Why was the flight even allowed to take off or attempt landing? This points to a massive failure in safety protocols. The aviation companies involved must be held accountable, not just the pilots.
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Anjali F
My heart goes out to all the families. Not just Ajit Pawar ji, but the PSO, flight attendant, and pilots—all lives lost. Hope the investigation leads to stricter safety norms for private charters in India. Jai Hind.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad. The preliminary report seems very clear about the visibility issue. The investigation should focus on who made the decision to proceed with the landing. Was it pressure from the passenger? A systemic issue? Transparency is key.
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Karthik V
This is a wake-up call for aviation safety in our country. Whether it's a small private plane or a commercial airline, rules are rules. "Non-compliances" should mean heavy penalties and license cancellations. No compromise on safety, please.

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