How did Ajit Pawar's plane crash? Who were the four people who died with him? Why did the first landing fail in the fog? Why did the plane turn around on the second attempt? No mayday call, the co-pilot's last words were "Oh Shit"... Was it a technical failure or human error?

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash 2026: The death of Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati is a big shock for the entire country. This accident is not just a plane crash, but has become a mystery filled with many questions. What happened that the experienced pilot, co-pilot, flight attendant and personal security guard - none of them could survive? Ajit Pawar had left Mumbai for Baramati on Wednesday morning. He was to address a public meeting for the Panchayat elections. But during landing at 8:45 am, his chartered Learjet-45 plane crashed and turned into a ball of fire within no time.
Did fog cause the accident?
There was dense fog at Baramati Airport at the time of the accident. Visibility was reported to be very low. The pilots first attempted to land on Runway 11, but the runway was not clearly visible. The plane was then taken back up. Was it the right decision to seek landing permission at that time?

What went wrong on the second landing?

After the first attempt failed, the pilots decided to try another landing. This time, the plane headed towards the runway, but lost balance before touching the ground. According to eyewitnesses, the plane overturned about 100 meters short of the runway and crashed into the ground with a loud bang. Immediately afterward, the plane caught fire and four to five explosions occurred.

“Oh Shit… Oh Shit” – what do the co-pilot's last words indicate?
Surprisingly, the main pilot, Captain Sumit Kapoor, didn't issue a mayday call before the accident. However, the co-pilot, Captain Shambhavi Pathak, who was in the cockpit, recorded her last words: "Oh Shit... Oh Shit," suggesting that something extremely sudden and dangerous happened in the final moments, leaving no time to handle it.

Who was Captain Shambhavi Pathak?
Captain Shambhavi Pathak was the co-pilot of this flight. She received her initial flying lessons from the Air Force School in Gwalior and earned a B.Sc. in Aeronautics from the University of Mumbai. She later earned her Commercial Pilot License (CPL) from the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy. Her family lived in Delhi, while her maternal grandparents lived in Kanpur. No fault has been confirmed on her part.

How experienced was Captain Sumit Kapoor?
Captain Sumit Kapoor was the Pilot-in-Command of the aircraft. He was associated with VSR Aviation and had extensive experience flying business charter jets. He was considered experienced in flying fast and sensitive aircraft like the Learjet. While personal information about him is limited, reports suggest he was considered a reliable and senior pilot.

Who was Vidip Jadhav? Was there a security lapse?
HC Vidip Jadhav was Ajit Pawar's personal security officer. He was a trained security personnel and had no direct involvement in the flight operations or landing. Therefore, it would be completely wrong to hold him responsible for this accident.

Who was Pinky Mali? Was she at fault?
Pinky Mali was a flight attendant on this flight. Her job was to ensure the safety of passengers and crew in the cabin. The cause of the accident was not related to her work. Pinky was originally from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. According to preliminary information, no role or fault has been identified on her part in the accident.

Did the accident happen due to pilot error?
The plane burst into flames immediately after impact. Locals rushed to help, but the flames and smoke were so intense that no one could get close. Pieces of the plane fell into nearby homes.

No final DGCA investigation report has been released yet. Preliminary reports are examining factors such as weather, runway conditions, technical faults, and visibility. Experts say it would be premature to conclude pilot error without a complete investigation.