A month after Ajit Pawar’s dying in an plane crash at Baramati, the Plane Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched its preliminary report, flagging low visibility and security gaps on the airfield.
Former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar died after his plane crashed throughout an emergency touchdown try at Baramati airport. The 2 pilots and Ajit’s two safety personnel additionally died within the crash, which occurred because the chartered plane was making an attempt a second emergency touchdown at Baramati airport.
In accordance with the report, wind circumstances have been calm on the time of the crash and visibility was recorded at 3 kilometres. Moments earlier than the crash, the pilots have been heard saying, “Oh Shit, Oh Shit,” as captured on the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). The CVR sustained thermal injury, and technical help from Honeywell, its producer, is being sought to recuperate the information.
The US’ Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Consultant together with technical advisers to help within the investigation, as per ICAO Annex 13 necessities. The info from the Strong State Flight Knowledge Recorder (SSFDR) has already been downloaded and is being analysed. The info from the Strong State Cockpit Voice Recorder (SSCVR) will probably be downloaded with help from the NTSB.
The AAIB mentioned preliminary statements of operator personnel and different people have been collected and are being examined together with different proof. Information and knowledge from different stakeholders are additionally being scrutinised. The wreckage has been shifted to a secured location for detailed examination. Paperwork associated to airworthiness, operations and flight security have been seized for additional evaluation.
In its suggestions, the AAIB requested the Directorate Normal of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to reinforce touchdown aids and fundamental meteorological (MET) amenities at such airports, particularly these dealing with a lot of non-scheduled, personal and constitution flights, together with VIP operations.
It additionally really helpful that the DGCA look at the feasibility of licensing such aerodromes for secure and controlled operations. The bureau additional recommended that operators conducting VFR flights to uncontrolled airfields strictly comply with normal working procedures, and that flying operations be allowed solely when climate circumstances meet DGCA norms.
The investigation within the Baramati crash case is ongoing.
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