Breaking News: DGCA Confirms Six Dead in Baramati Chartered Plane Crash, Probe Underway

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has confirmed that six people lost their lives in a chartered aircraft crash near Baramati in Maharashtra. According to the official statement, the aircraft went down during the landing phase close to the airport boundary. All six individuals onboard, including crew and passengers, have been confirmed dead. The DGCA stated that the aircraft was a chartered plane commonly used for VIP travel, though it has not yet released the passenger manifest or identified the victims by name. Multiple media reports have claimed that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was onboard the aircraft at the time of the crash, but an official confirmation from his office or family is still awaited. Preliminary inputs suggest the aircraft may have suffered a technical failure during landing. Weather conditions in Baramati were reportedly clear, ruling out poor visibility or rainfall as immediate factors. The exact cause of the crash will be determined after a detailed technical and safety investigation. Emergency response teams reached the crash site soon after the incident. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to conduct a formal inquiry as the nation awaits further official clarification.

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