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What might have prevented Ajit Pawar's plane crash in Baramati?

An aviation expert suggests the Baramati plane crash, which killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, might have been avoided with an instrument landing system. The pilot reportedly aborted the first landing attempt due to marginal visibility before the fatal second approach. Investigators are preserving evidence and awaiting black box data to determine the exact cause.

29 Jan 2026 8:45 am