The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that a first report on the Ajit Pawar plane crash will be out in 30 days; interest in the look at the Learjet 45 accident at Baramati Airport is growing. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is in charge of the investigation, and is under a lot of push from Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule to be as open as possible.
Government gives 30-day time for AAIB first report
The ministry explained that the AAIB look is being done using the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025 and according to International Civil Aviation Organization rules. A first report will be given within 30 days of the January 28 crash, with a full report to come later. Officials made the point that the process is separate and based on proof. It is hoped the first report will be shown to the public – a move to answer the large amount of public interest and worry after the death of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.
Getting data from flight recorders and tech steps
The ministry said that data from the Learjet 45 Digital Flight Data Recorder has been successfully got. People in authority have asked for help from outside to get sound from the Cockpit Voice Recorder, which was hurt by heat in the crash. The DFDR keeps track of key things like speed, height, and engine settings, and can help put together the plane’s last few minutes. The CVR gets sound from the cockpit, including what the crew said and alarms. Getting both is very important to understanding what was going on, and what people did, around the Baramati crash. The ministry also said that special checks and technical looks are being done at the same time as gathering proof at the crash site. These steps are usually done internationally for big accidents and will go into the AAIB’s first findings.
Political pressure and calls for watch
As the look goes on, political pressure has grown. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar asked Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu to step down until the look was finished, saying it would give the public more trust. He also asked for a high-level watch group with former government workers, former judges, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition, and family members. Rohit Pawar and Baramati MP Supriya Sule have said they would welcome a CBI look to go with the technical investigation. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has also asked for a CBI look and met with state leaders to push for it, showing that many sides are focused on the case.
Claims of conflict-of-interest with VSR Ventures
Rohit Pawar said there was a conflict-of-interest, claiming a close link between the civil aviation minister, the TDP, and VSR Ventures – the company that ran the Learjet 45 in the crash. He gave examples of social links, like senior leaders at a family wedding tied to VSR’s ownership, and said the company runs a minister’s private plane. These claims have not been shown to be true by anyone who is not involved. He also said there might have been damage on purpose, and raised technical questions – like whether the CVR should have been able to stand up to heat, why it was said to only have 30 minutes of sound, and why parts were sent abroad to be looked at even though there was lab ability in the country. He also questioned how long the plane had been kept up, saying its engines had gone past the time for a big fix and that the plane was old and had been moved between many owners. People in authority have not said anything publicly about each of these claims. The AAIB process usually does not put blame on anyone until the full report, first working on getting proof, checking it, and putting together what happened.
Checks of rules and safety compliance background
With the crash look, the ministry said a special check of VSR Ventures began on February 4 and is almost done. This look is not part of the accident investigation and is meant to check how well the company follows rules and manages safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation did 51 checks of rules for companies that did not have set times in 2025, as well as many looks at VSR Ventures. The ministry said that what was found before was dealt with and closed. It has now asked the DGCA to do special checks of other big companies that do not have set times and airfields used for VIP or VVIP trips, with action taken to make sure rules are followed where needed.
What the first report might cover and next steps
As is normal, an AAIB first report sums up facts that have been shown to be true: the flight time, details of the plane, information about the crew, weather, first looks at the crash site, and what is known from the DFDR and, if it can be got, the CVR. It does not usually give a full look at things or say what caused the crash at this early stage. The full report, given later, usually has a look at things, what helped cause the crash, and what should be done to make things safer. These suggestions can be for companies, people who make rules, the places planes take off and land, and how things are done. After the Ajit Pawar plane crash, what comes of this has a lot at stake for companies that do not have set times and how VIPs are moved. With the 30-day clock going, people are expecting a lot. Families and the public want to know what happened, while those looking into it stress the need to keep proof, check claims, and not make judgments too soon. The AAIB first report will be the first official look at the Baramati crash, even as people ask for a CBI look and more watch.
