The Times of India

Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawars death: Clip of plane suggests loss of control at low altitude

Low visibility initiated a series of events leading to the Learjet crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. CCTV footage revealed the aircraft abruptly rolled left and descended near-vertically, suggesting a loss of control at low altitude. Pilots had no time for recovery, with potential causes including engine failure or control surface issues.