In a key update, the AAIB handed over its initial report on the devastating Baramati crash from January 28, fatal for Ajit Pawar and four companions. This snapshot of nascent findings warns of its fluidity—no conclusions yet, just foundational data.
Aligned with global ICAO Annex 13 and local 2025 regulations, the mission is future-proofing flights, not fault-finding. Pilots were no strangers: familiar with Baramati’s topography, rich in VIP and ungoverned airfield experience per logs.
Pre-flight checks confirmed: breath analyzers negative for PIC and FO, as per paramedic test, video, and slips. Crash-day visibility at 3,000 meters fell shy of VFR’s 5,000-meter bar.
Interim advisories target small airfield scrutiny, relicensing, and swift enhancements in landing/weather infrastructure. Ongoing work includes CVR data pull with NTSB support.
As the full picture emerges, this report ignites debate on regional air safety gaps, compelling authorities to prioritize recommendations for a safer aviation landscape.