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First Hit Tree, Then Ground: What AAIB Report on Ajit Pawar Crash Said; US to Help Decode Cockpit Data

February 28, 2026

The preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has revealed critical safety concerns at Baramati airfield, including low visibility and operational gaps. The Learjet-45 aircraft, which crashed on January 28, 2026, first struck a tree before crashing to the ground, resulting in the deaths of Pawar and four others. The AAIB has called for stricter oversight and regulatory reviews for smaller airfields following the investigation.

First Hit Tree, Then Ground: What AAIB Report on Ajit Pawar Crash Said; US to Help Decode Cockpit Data

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Key Highlights

Ajit Pawar and four others died in a Learjet-45 crash on January 28, 2026.
The AAIB's preliminary report highlights low visibility and safety gaps at Baramati airfield.
The aircraft first hit a tree before crashing, with the cockpit completely destroyed.
The AAIB recommends stricter oversight and licensing reviews for smaller airfields.
The crash investigation is ongoing, with US assistance in decoding cockpit data.

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First Hit Tree, Then Ground: What AAIB Report on Ajit Pawar Crash Said; US to Help Decode Cockpit Data

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