New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has responded to a letter from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding the aircraft crash that led to the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with five others.

The minister said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated an investigation, and the aircraft's black box has been taken into custody. As per the Aircraft Accident and Incident Rules, the investigation has begun and will be conducted in a transparent and time-bound manner. All technical records, operational details, and facts from the accident site are being examined.

The Ministry has taken note of Fadnavis's request to prevent such incid...