Private jet firm in Ajit Pawar crash flagged for maintenance and pilot-training lapses in earlier 2023 accident
An investigation into a 2023 private‑jet crash involving VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd, a company linked to politician Ajit Pawar, identified serious maintenance deficiencies and inadequate pilot training. The report also criticises the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, stating that its audit and oversight missed the issues uncovered by the crash probe. The findings call for stricter regulatory scrutiny.