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• Plane CrashesAug 9, 2026, 10:52 p.m. ETIndia

  Aircraft in Baramati crash identified as Learjet 45 VT-SSK

  The Economic Times reports the aircraft that crashed near Baramati on 28 January 2026, killing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, was registered VT-SSK; the cause has not been determined.

• Plane CrashesAug 9, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ETRevised · v4India

  Learjet VT-SSK identified in Baramati crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others

  Investigators have not determined the cause; an AAIB preliminary report flagged procedures and visibility, while the state CID says it is examining whether there was foul play or criminal negligence.