Ajit Pawar death: Poor visibility and missed readback raise questions on Baramati plane crash

Weather Information: Winds calm; visibility approximately 3000 metres.

Crew reported runway not in sight initially; later stated runway was in sight.

8.43 am Aircraft cleared to land on Runway 11. No readback of landing clearance was received.

8.44 am Flames observed near the threshold on the left side of Runway 11.

Emergency services responded immediately.

[Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield, with traffic information provided by instructors/pilots from local flying training organisations.]

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