What company operated the Learjet that crashed in Baramati?

The Learjet that crashed in Baramati was operated by VSR Ventures Private Limited, a Delhi-based non-scheduled airline operator.

Has VSR Ventures been involved in previous aviation incidents?

Yes, in September 2023, one of VSR Ventures' Learjet aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing in Mumbai.

Who is investigating the Baramati Learjet crash?

The crash is being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with oversight from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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VSR Ventures Faces Probe After Fatal Baramati Crash

28 Jan

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Summary

VSR Ventures, operator of the crashed Learjet, is under scrutiny.
The company had a similar runway excursion incident in Mumbai.
A full investigation into the crash is underway by aviation authorities.

VSR Ventures Faces Probe After Fatal Baramati Crash

A tragic Learjet crash at Baramati airport, resulting in the deaths of Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others, has brought VSR Ventures Private Limited into the spotlight. The Delhi-based non-scheduled airline operator is now the subject of an intense civil aviation investigation and regulatory response, with many questions surrounding the accident remaining unanswered.

This is not the first aviation incident involving VSR Ventures. In September 2023, one of the company's Learjet 45XR aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing at Mumbai airport amid adverse weather conditions. While all occupants survived with injuries in that instance, it led to regulatory scrutiny.