Civil Aviation Ministry updates on AAIB probe into Learjet 45 crash at Baramati
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 19 February 2026 that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has downloaded the flight data recorder of the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) that crashed at Baramati, Maharashtra, on 28 January 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 19 February 2026 that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has downloaded the flight data recorder of the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) that crashed at Baramati, Maharashtra, on 28 January 2026. The cockpit voice recorder suffered thermal damage, and help has been sought from the manufacturer's state under ICAO Annex 13. The probe follows the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025, and a preliminary report is due within 30 days of the accident.
Key facts
- Update
- 19 February 2026
- Accident
- Learjet 45 (VT-SSK), Baramati, 28 January 2026
- Investigator
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Recorders
- Flight data recorder downloaded; voice recorder thermally damaged
- Framework
- Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025; ICAO Annex 13
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The investigation into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crash at Baramati on 28 January 2026 is being conducted in line with which ICAO Annex?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Annex 13
The AAIB probe follows the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025 and the SARPs in ICAO Annex 13, which covers aircraft accident and incident investigation.