New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a comprehensive update on its ongoing probe into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) crash that took place on January 28, which claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Bureau said the Black Box of the Learjet that crashed in Baramati has suffered extensive fire damage.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and a fact-based inquiry, the AAIB urged all stakeholders to refrain from speculation and allow the process to unfold in line with established procedures.
In its statement, the AAIB said the aircraft was fitted with two separate flight recorders, a Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) built by L3 Communications and...