The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a comprehensive probe into the accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on January 28, 2026, in line with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and the international standards and recommended practices of ICAO Annex 13, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said.
According to the ministry, the aircraft was fitted with two independent flight recorders, both of which were subjected to intense heat and prolonged fire exposure during the accident.
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The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), manufactured by L3-Communications, has been successfully downloaded at the AAIB Flight Recorder Laboratory. Meanwhile, the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), manufactured by Honeywell, is currently undergoing detailed technical examination. Authorities have also sought assistance from the Accredited Representative of the State of Manufacture to provide specialised support for data retrieval.
The AAIB said it is strictly adhering to all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensure a thorough, objective and evidence-based investigation. The Bureau reiterated its commitment to transparency and stated that further details will be shared at an appropriate stage of the inquiry.
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