Investigators are focusing on multiple possible factors that may have led to the tragic plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others on Wednesday, as they seek to piece together the events behind the accident.Possible causes under investigationTechnical malfunction or mechanical failureEarly reports from aviation sources suggested there may have been instability or technical difficulties with the aircraft during its final approach to Baramati Airport. Some accounts indicate the pilot lost control of the plane during landing, raising the possibility of a mechanical fault or system failure in the Learjet 45XR.Weather and visibility challengesAlthough official weather reports are still pending, aviation experts frequently note that poor or rapidly changing weather conditions — especially fog or low visibility — can critically affect landing approaches. Weather remains a key area for investigators to review.Landing phase risksAviation safety analysts emphasise that takeoff and landing are the most sensitive phases of any flight and cite common factors such as pilot reaction time, wind shear, runway alignment, and ground conditions that can contribute to accidents during these critical moments.What officials are doingThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dispatched a team to the crash site to examine the wreckage pattern and collect evidence that could shed light on what went wrong.Investigators would also retrieve the aircraft’s black box flight recorders to analyze cockpit communications and flight data, which are crucial for understanding the sequence of events.Officials say pre-flight maintenance records, pilot logs, and air traffic control communications will also be reviewed to determine whether mechanical issues, human factors, or external influences played a role.Experts stress caution before conclusionsAviation specialists caution that each crash has unique factors, and while speculation may include technical failure or severe weather, the official cause would only be determined once the full investigation is complete.