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Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 10:45 IST
The aircraft encountered extremely dense fog in Pune district and the Baramati region, which caused it to lose its course

A file photo of Ajit Pawar (PTI)
NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in an aircraft crash near Baramati, with preliminary inputs pointing to poor weather conditions as a key factor.
According to sources, the aircraft encountered extremely dense fog in Pune district and the Baramati region, which caused it to lose its course while flying through a hilly area before crashing into a rocky outcrop.
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January 28, 2026, 10:45 IST
News india Dense Fog, Hilly Terrain: What May Have Caused Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash In Baramati
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