Footage reveals failed landing attempt, massive fireball near Baramati airport
January 28, 2026: CCTV footage from the site of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s plane crash has emerged, offering a stark view of the tragic accident near Baramati Airport. The visuals show the aircraft descending sharply before hitting the ground and bursting into a massive fireball, followed by thick plumes of smoke. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported hearing multiple explosions, underscoring the severity of the impact that occurred around 8:46 am.
The footage indicates that the aircraft made more than one attempt to land, with the final approach ending in disaster. Aviation experts have pointed out that Baramati Airport operates a table-top runway without an Instrument Landing System (ILS), requiring pilots to rely entirely on manual landing techniques. In such conditions, even a minor error during approach can prove catastrophic, especially for high-speed chartered aircraft.
Authorities have confirmed that the aircraft’s fuel tank ignited upon impact, leaving no possibility of rescue for those onboard. Aviation officials and investigators are now examining technical logs, maintenance records, and pilot inputs to determine the exact cause of the crash. Additional CCTV footage and data are being collected to reconstruct the sequence of events, as the incident continues to send shockwaves across Maharashtra’s political and administrative circles.