Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: CCTV Shows Horrific Final Moments as Identification Done by Wristwatch
Ajit Pawar died in a horrific plane crash near Baramati on January 28, 2026. CCTV footage shows the aircraft losing balance and bursting into flames as AAIB begins investigation.
The plane crash near Baramati airport on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, shocked Maharashtra and the entire country. Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, was among those killed after the aircraft lost balance during landing and burst into flames, as clearly captured in CCTV footage from the area. The impact was so severe that none of the passengers survived.
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CCTV Footage Captures the Final Seconds
CCTV visuals from near Baramati Airport show the aircraft suddenly losing control while landing, hitting the ground with a loud explosion and immediately catching fire. Thick smoke spread rapidly across the site, while flames continued to rage for nearly 20 minutes, preventing locals and rescue teams from approaching the wreckage.
Eyewitnesses said the fire was extremely intense, and firefighters could begin recovery operations only after the blaze was brought under control.
Ajit Pawar Identified Through Personal Belongings
Officials stated that the crash was so horrific that Ajit Pawar’s body was barely recognizable. Identification became possible only through personal belongings recovered from the wreckage. A distinctive wristwatch played a crucial role, along with clothing and a belt strap. Later, family members and security personnel confirmed the identity based on the wristwatch.
AAIB Begins High-Level Investigation
Considering the gravity of the incident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been activated. A special team has departed from Delhi to Pune and Baramati to conduct a detailed investigation into the crash.
The probe will examine:
- Possible technical faults
- Human factors
- Flight data records
- CCTV footage from the airport and nearby areas
Earlier, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that all passengers on board died and said initial inputs suggest a technical failure, though the exact cause is yet to be established.
Crash Occurred During Landing From Mumbai
Officials said the small aircraft had taken off from Mumbai and was attempting to land at Baramati airport when it veered off the runway and crashed into a nearby field, completely destroying the plane.
Ajit Pawar was traveling to campaign for district parishad and panchayat samiti elections. Three public meetings were scheduled in Baramati taluka later that day.
Three Days of State Mourning Announced
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and announced three days of state mourning across Maharashtra. The state government has assured all possible assistance to the families of the victims.
The Ajit Pawar plane crash near Baramati has plunged Maharashtra into mourning. As AAIB investigators examine CCTV footage, flight data, and technical records, the nation waits for answers to understand what caused this devastating aviation tragedy.
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