Ajit Pawar Passes Away: Who Were on the Plane With Maharashtra Deputy CM?

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after the aircraft carrying him crashed while landing in Baramati airport on Wednesday morning, January 28. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), no person on board has survived the crash.

As per preliminary information from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), there were five people on board the aircraft, alone with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He was accompanied by a personal security officer and an assistant. The aircraft was operated by two crew members, the pilot and co-pilot. 

People on Board With Ajit Pawar During the Baramati Plane Crash 

Captain: Sumit Kapoor

Co-Pilot: Shambhavi Pathak

Bodyguard: Vidip Jadhav

Cabin Crew: Pinky Mali

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Ajit Pawar had flew to Baramati from Mumbai, his political stronghold, to campaign for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections 2026. Four rallies meetings had been scheduled for the day. According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft lost control during landing on the runway and caught fire after hitting the ground. The blaze was so intense that the aircraft was completely destroyed.

Crash landing in Baramati | Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM of Maharashtra, was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew (PIC+FO) members. As per initial information, no person on board has survived the crash: DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) pic.twitter.com/e2qnL2IkUl

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2026

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The sudden death of a senior and influential leader like Ajit Pawar has sent shockwaves through political circles in Maharashtra. As the news spread, messages of condolence poured in from across the country. Leaders from all political parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.