Learjet 45XR accident near Sawantwadi, Outside the U.S., January 28, 2026
On January 28, 2026 at about 3:18 am local time, a Learjet 45XR, registered VTSSK417, was destroyed in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Sawantwadi, Outside the U.S. (Baramati Airfield). It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 5 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 28, 2026 · about 3:18 am local time
- Place
- Sawantwadi, India · Baramati Airfield · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Learjet 45XR · all 45XRs on the register
- Registration
- VTSSK417 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during approach (IFR final approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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