Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in Learjet 45 crash at Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and all others on board died on 28 January 2026 when a Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) of VSR Ventures crashed at Baramati on a Mumbai–Baramati flight.
Summary
On 28 January 2026 a Learjet 45 aircraft, registration VT-SSK, operated by the non-scheduled operator VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd, met with an accident at Baramati while flying the Mumbai–Baramati sector. There were five people on board, including two crew members, and one of the passengers was Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The Civil Aviation Ministry said all occupants received fatal injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Pawar as a leader of the people with a strong grassroots connect. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted that Pawar had also served as a Member of the 10th Lok Sabha from Baramati and led obituary references in the House.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 January 2026
- Place
- Baramati, Maharashtra
- Aircraft
- Learjet 45, VT-SSK, VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd (non-scheduled operator)
- Sector
- Mumbai–Baramati
- On board
- 5 persons including 2 crew; all fatal
- Post held
- Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Earlier
- Member of the 10th Lok Sabha from Baramati
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on 28 January 2026 in an air crash at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Baramati
PIB (Civil Aviation): the Learjet 45 VT-SSK met with an accident at Baramati while operating the Mumbai–Baramati sector.
Consider the following statements about the Baramati air crash of 28 January 2026: 1. The aircraft was a Learjet 45 operated by VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd. 2. Five persons, including two crew members, were on board. 3. Ajit Pawar had earlier been a Member of the 10th Lok Sabha from Baramati. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: Learjet 45 VT-SSK of VSR Ventures with 5 persons on board including 2 crew; the Lok Sabha Speaker noted Pawar served in the 10th Lok Sabha from Baramati.