The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a detailed investigation into the Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK accident at Baramati on January 28, 2026, following the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and international standards. The aircraft had two flight recorders, both damaged by intense heat and fire. The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), manufactured by L3-Communications, has been successfully downloaded at the AAIB Flight Recorder Laboratory, and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), manufactured by Honeywell, is undergoing technical examination. Assistance has been sought from the Accredited Representative of the State of Manufacture for specialised support in data retrieval. The AAIB is committed to a comprehensive and objective investigation and requests stakeholders to avoid speculation.
The press release was posted on February 17, 2026, at 11:28 AM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2228997, Visitor Counter : 1637. Divyanshu Kumar is listed as the contact.
Key Entities Referenced
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB): The agency carrying out the investigation into the Learjet 45 accident.
Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017: The rules governing the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents.
Baramati: The location of the Learjet 45 accident.
ICAO Annex 13: International standards and recommended practices used in the investigation.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
AAIB provides update on investigation into
Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) accident at Baramati
Posted On: 17 FEB 2026 11:28AM by PIB Delhi
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the
accident involving Learjet 45 aircraft VT-SSK at Baramati on 28 January 2026, strictly in accordance with
the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 and the international standards and
recommended practices of ICAO Annex 13.
The aircraft was equipped with two independent flight recorders. Both recorders were exposed to intense
heat for a prolonged period during the accident and sustained fire damage.
The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), manufactured by L3-Communications, has been successfully
downloaded at the AAIB Flight Recorder Laboratory. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), manufactured
by Honeywell, is undergoing detailed technical examination. Assistance has been sought from the
Accredited Representative of the State of Manufacture for specialised support in data retrieval.
The AAIB is diligently following all prescribed technical and procedural protocols to ensure a
comprehensive, objective and evidence-based investigation. The Bureau remains fully committed to
transparency and will share further information at the appropriate stage of the investigation.
The AAIB respectfully requests all stakeholders to avoid speculation and allow the investigation process
to proceed in accordance with established procedures.
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Divyanshu Kumar
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