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Bombardier Learjet 45XR: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed suddenly at 8:45 am. Do you know which company’s plane Ajit Pawar was on board?
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: It was 8:45 am when Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s plane suddenly crashed, claiming his life. Do you know which company’s aircraft was on board, which company manufactured it, its flight capacity, and how many passengers it could seat? Let us answer all these questions in detail.
Important Aircraft Details
Which company manufactured the Learjet 45: Bombardier
Aircraft Operator: VSR
Aircraft Type: Learjet 45
Aircraft Registration: VT-SSK
The Learjet 45 is a popular, fast, super-light, and medium-sized business jet manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace (1998-2009). The aircraft typically seats 8-9 passengers and has a range of 2000+ nautical miles. Renowned for its exceptional performance, it can reach speeds of up to 464 knots (534 mph) and altitudes of up to 51,000 feet. In 2004, an upgraded version, the Learjet 45XR, was introduced, offering improved speed and efficiency.
Which company owned the aircraft?
The plane carrying Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was owned by a private company, VSR. M/S VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd, is a Delhi-based private aviation company. This company leases aircraft and also engages in aviation consultancy. It’s worth noting that on September 14, 2023, a plane belonging to this company crashed at Mumbai Airport.
Who was on board?
At the time of the accident, there were five people on board: Ajit Pawar, Mumbai PSO HC Vidip Jadhav, pilot Captain Sumit Kapoor, Captain Sambhavi Pathak, and flight attendant Pinky Mali. The plane took off at 8:10 am and was scheduled to land in Baramati at 8:50 am. However, during landing, the plane suddenly crashed.
