The young pilot texted her grandmother moments before the Baramati-bound flight crashed, killing all five on board.
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Moneycontrol29-01-2026, 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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