In a tragic early-morning incident on 28 January 2026, a chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar senior political leader and four other people crashed during an attempted landing in the Baramati area of Maharashtra, India, killing all on board.

The flight, which had departed from Mumbai and was bound for Baramati where the leader was scheduled to attend public and political events, experienced difficulties during its final approach and crash-landed near the airport runway. No survivors were confirmed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Emergency responders reached the site amid smoke and wreckage, but the impact was fatal for all passengers, including crew members and security personnel.

This incident comes as a huge shock across political and public communities, prompting widespread condolences and official statements from leaders in India and abroad. The tragedy has also raised questions about aviation safety standards and the conditions that led to the aircraft’s emergency landing attempt.

Aircraft investigators from the DGCA and local authorities have begun probing the exact cause of the crash, examining flight data and eyewitness accounts. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.

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