Pilot's Last Text: 'Good Morning, Chini' Before Baramati Crash Killed Ajit Pawar

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Moneycontrol•29-01-2026, 08:04
Pilot's Last Text: 'Good Morning, Chini' Before Baramati Crash Killed Ajit Pawar
- •Captain Shambhavi Pathak sent a 'Good morning, Dadda' text to her grandmother moments before the Baramati plane crash.
- •The crash killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, two crew members, his PSO, and an attendant.
- •Shambhavi's grandmother, Meera Pathak, replied 'Good morning, Chini', unaware it would be their final exchange.
- •The aircraft crashed around 8:45 am while attempting to land at Baramati Airport.
- •Meera Pathak learned of her granddaughter's death two hours after hearing about the crash, confirming her fears.
Why It Matters: A pilot's last text to her grandmother became a poignant memory after a fatal plane crash in Baramati.
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