Maharashtra MLA Rohit Pawar has raised serious concerns regarding the investigation of the plane crash involving former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. He stated that it is premature to blame the pilot for the accident when the data from the aircraft black box has not been made public yet. Pawar addressed recent reports where the owner of the aviation company suggested pilot error was the cause of the incident.
Why is Rohit Pawar questioning the pilot error theory?
Rohit Pawar pointed out that VSR Ventures owner VK Singh blamed the pilot for the crash in recent reports. He questioned how the company owner could have access to such specific information before the official black box data has been revealed to the public. The MLA emphasized that until the technical data is analyzed and released by the investigation authorities, no individual should be held responsible for the incident. He suggested that such claims without evidence might mislead the investigation.
What is the current status of the investigation?
- The aircraft black box was recovered by authorities on January 28, 2026.
- The AAIB released a preliminary report on February 28 which noted damage to the device.
- CID officials questioned VK Singh between March 6 and March 8 regarding the crash details.
- No official report has confirmed pilot error or released the final data from the flight recorder yet.
- The investigation is still ongoing to determine the actual cause of the crash.
Pawar mentioned that the truth can only be known once the data from the black box is officially shared. He stated that making statements about pilot error before the investigation ends is not the right approach. The public and the families involved are waiting for a clear and factual report from the experts conducting the probe.
