Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- Investigators probing the fatal plane crash in Maharashtra's Baramati have uncovered chilling final cockpit audio, with crew members heard exclaiming "oh sh*t" moments before impact, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The Learjet 45 aircraft crash claimed five lives, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his personal security officer, an aide, and two cockpit crew members.

The jet went down during a second landing attempt at the Baramati table-top airstrip around 8:45 am.

The aircraft was operated by Delhi-based VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd.

Those killed in the crash included 66-year-old Ajit Pawar, pilot-in-command Sumit Kapur, first officer Shambhavi Pathak, Pawar's personal security officer Vidip Ja...