DGCA Grounds Four VSR Ventures Aircraft After Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Audit

Following the January 28 crash near Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted a special safety audit of VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd. The audit found multiple non-compliances in airworthiness, flight safety, and operations. Consequently, DGCA grounded four Learjet 40 and 45 aircraft operated by VSR Ventures until compliance with airworthiness standards is restored. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues probing the crash, with a preliminary report expected by February 28. VSR Ventures and stakeholders have been directed to submit root cause analyses and corrective action plans.