“Oh Sh**...”: Pilot’s Last Words, Black Box Hold Key To Baramati Plane Tragedy

The nation is mourning the loss of Ajit Dada after a tragic plane crash in Baramati, even as investigators probe whether the disaster was avoidable. The DGCA inquiry is focusing on cockpit decisions made during poor visibility, which had reportedly dropped to three kilometres—below the mandated five kilometres for the airfield. Sources say the pilot struggled to sight the runway, attempted a second landing, and may have misjudged speed and timing while realigning the aircraft. With the black box recovered and CCTV visuals under scrutiny, investigators are reconstructing the final moments to determine if critical safety norms were compromised.