Initial reports suggest the jet faced difficulty during landing due to low visibility. Baramati airport does not have a night-landing facility, which limits safe operations in challenging weather conditions.
The exact sequence of events leading to the crash is still being verified. Investigators are examining whether weather, technical issues, or other factors played a role.
Ajit Pawar’s body was later identified by the watch he was wearing, as the severe impact left the victims unrecognisable.
Operator says aircraft was safe, crew experienced
Hours after the crash, VSR Aviation owner VK Singh told India Today TV that the aircraft was “100% safe” and maintained properly. He said it was being flown by an experienced crew.
He also confirmed that pilots Sumit Kapoor and Sambhavi Pathak were among those who lost their lives in the crash.