Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar passed away in an accident at Baramati airport today (January 28). The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed this. Ajit Pawar, along with five others, died in the accident. The chartered plane crashed off the runway during landing and caught fire. This included the pilot, security guard, and crew members.
Air India flight faces difficulty in Jaipur
The Air India AI-1719 flight coming from Delhi to Jaipur could not land on the first attempt. After touching the runway, the plane was lifted again. A safe landing was made on the second attempt at 1:05 PM. Congress state in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was also on the flight and exited safely.
Congress campaign begins
After the stress of the flight journey ended, Sukhjinder Randhawa participated in the Congress's “Panchayat Raj Empowerment Conference.” This conference is organized to decide the strategy for the upcoming municipal and panchayat elections.
Technical Details of the Accident
The plane was approaching Baramati airport for landing. Initially, the pilot could not clearly see the runway, so he ascended. On the second attempt, the plane skidded off the runway and the accident occurred.
In Brief
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar passed away in an accident at Baramati airport today (28 January 2026)
DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) confirmed the accident
Five people, including Ajit Pawar, died in the accident
The chartered plane crashed off the runway during landing and caught fire
The deceased included the pilot, security guard, and crew members
The accident spread mourning throughout Maharashtra