Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : January 28, 2026 11:31 AM IST
Ajit Pawar Death: Maharashtra Deputy CM Dies In Plane Crash - Doctor Explains the Fatal Injuries Seen in High-Impact Aviation Accidents
Ajit Pawar Death News: Nationalist Congress leader (NCP) and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar died after his plane crashed in Baramati, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed on Wednesday. The plane reportedly suffered a violent impact moments before touchdown, leaving no survivors.
The plane, a Learjet 45 (registration VT-SSK) operated by VSR, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at around 8.45am, according to officials and the DGCA.
#WATCH | A plane crash reported in Baramati, Maharashtra. More details awaited.
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Trauma specialists explain that in crashes of this nature, death is usually caused by overwhelming multi-system injuries occurring within seconds.
Speaking to The HealthSite.com, Dr Nishank Sinha, emergency medicine specialist at AIIMS, said, "In severe plane crashes, the body is exposed to extreme deceleration forces that it simply cannot tolerate. Fatal outcomes most commonly occur due to massive blunt force trauma to the head, chest, and abdomen. The brain, lungs, heart, and major blood vessels are especially vulnerable during such impacts."
How deadly was the plane crash? Speaking to the media, eye witnesses recalls, "I saw it with my eyes. This is really painful. When the aircraft descended, it seemed it would crash, and it did crash. It then exploded. There was a massive explosion. He further added that after the crash and fire, at least four to five additional explosions were seen and heard at the crash site.
Ajit Pawar's brother Shriniwas Pawar said, "Its very sad moment for us. No one survived the crash. My son Yugendra is in the hospital at Baramati. We are all headed to Baramati. The last rites will be in Baramati."
Following the incident, Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar and his sister Supriya Sule are reportedly heading towards the crash site.
Takign to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote: "Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a leader of the people, having a strong grassroots level connect. He was widely respected as a hardworking personality at the forefront of serving the people of Maharashtra. His understanding of administrative matters and passion for empowering the poor and downtrodden were also noteworthy. His untimely demise is very shocking and saddening. Condolences to his family and countless admirers," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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