India, Jan. 30 -- The investigation into the tragic plane crash near Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and 4 others has entered a crucial phase, with aviation experts closely examining new visual evidence and flight data.

While the final cause will emerge only after a detailed probe, newly surfaced CCTV footage showing the aircraft's final seconds has triggered intense discussion around three possible scenarios, aerodynamic stall, engine failure, or a late visual alignment with the runway.

The ill-fated aircraft, a VT-SSK Learjet 45 business jet, crashed during its second landing attempt on Wednesday. Authorities have recovered the black box, and a three-member team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AA...