BY PC Bureasu
January 28, 2026: The video footage from the tragic plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Baramati shows harrowing scenes of the aftermath. Circulating clips capture the Learjet 45 aircraft severely fragmented and engulfed in flames shortly after the failed emergency landing around 8:45–9:00 a.m. IST.Key details from the available visuals:
- Thick black smoke billows heavily from the wreckage, with visible orange flames licking the debris.
- The plane appears broken into multiple large pieces scattered across a field or near the runway edge, consistent with a high-impact crash landing gone wrong.
- Emergency responders, police, and locals are seen gathering at the site amid the smoke, with some footage showing the mangled fuselage and scattered parts.
- One widely referenced clip (from ANI and echoed on NDTV/PTI posts) depicts the immediate post-crash scene: smoke rising intensely, fire burning, and the aircraft’s remains strewn about, underscoring the severity that led to fatalities.
VIDEO | An aircraft with Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on board crashes in Pune district: Official.
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/1sjBDpYRGA
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 28, 2026
These videos emerged rapidly on social media and news platforms within minutes to hours of the incident, often tagged with hashtags like #AjitPawar, #Baramati, and #PlaneCrash. For instance:
- ANI-shared footage highlights the charter plane from Mumbai crash-landing and catching fire.
- PTI and other outlets released clips focusing on the smoking wreckage and emergency activity.
- Some user-posted videos provide ground-level views of the debris field, emphasizing the destruction.
READ: Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash Near Baramati
No footage captures the exact moment of impact (likely due to the remote location and sudden nature of the event), but the post-crash visuals are graphic and confirm reports of the plane breaking apart on impact. Authorities, including the DGCA, have confirmed all five on board—including Ajit Pawar, two pilots, an attendant, and his security officer—perished. Investigations into the cause (possible loss of control during approach) are ongoing.The footage serves as a stark reminder of the incident’s devastation, with smoke and fire dominating the frames as rescue efforts began.
