Devendra Fadnavis Writes To Aviation Minister, Seeks Probe Into Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash

Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 18:55 IST

Replying to the letter, the Union Minister said the aircraft's black box has been recovered, and the investigation has been initiated. 

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought Union government's support in the tragic plane crash.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu replied to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ letter regarding the Baramati plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Naidu on Thursday told Fadnavis that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated a formal investigation into the accident.

A day after Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash, Maharashtra CM wrote a letter to the Union Aviation minister and requested an inquiry into the exact causes of the accident. He also urged that immediate steps be taken to ensure such accidents do not occur in the future.

Replying to the letter, the Union Minister said the aircraft’s black box has been recovered, and the investigation has commenced in accordance with the Aircraft Accident and Incident Rules. Furthermore, all technical records, operational details, and facts from the accident site are being examined.

“The Ministry has taken note of your request to prevent such incidents in the future, and appropriate measures will be implemented once the investigation report is received," the letter reads.

“Cooperation from the Maharashtra government will be valuable for this inquiry, and assistance from the local administration will be required. The complete investigation report will also be shared with the state government," it added.

Ajit Pawar, 66, passed away on Wednesday morning when the aircraft he was traveling in crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district. The plane crash-landed near the runway threshold, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board the chartered plane. Among the victims were his personal security officer, a flight attendant, and two pilots.

The crash occurred around 8:48 am. Pawar was en route to Baramati from Mumbai to campaign for the Zilla Panchayat elections.

News india Devendra Fadnavis Writes To Aviation Minister, Seeks Probe Into Ajit Pawar's Plane Crash

Read More