Learjet Accident Claims Five Lives, Including Senior Indian Politician
A chartered Bombardier Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar, Indian Deputy Chief Minister, crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airfield on January 28, 2026. The aircraft, operated by VSR Ventures, was cleared for a second landing but went down short of the runway. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched an investigation into the accident, which also claimed the lives of two crew members and one staff member. According to AeroTime, the incident highlights the importance of pilot training and airfield safety in general aviation charter services.