Captain Shambhavi Pathak was a trained Indian commercial pilot serving as the co-pilot (First Officer) of the Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati, Pune.

Captain Shambhavi Pathak was a trained Indian commercial pilot serving as the co-pilot (First Officer) of the Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati, Pune.

She completed her schooling at Air Force Bal Bharati School in Delhi, where her interest in aviation first took shape.

She completed her schooling at Air Force Bal Bharati School in Delhi, where her interest in aviation first took shape.

After school, Pathak pursued a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Aviation, and Aerospace Science and Technology from the University of Mumbai.

After school, Pathak pursued a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Aviation, and Aerospace Science and Technology from the University of Mumbai.

To further her professional credentials, she trained at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy.

To further her professional credentials, she trained at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy.

Pathak held commercial pilot licenses issued by both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India and international authorities, reflecting her technical proficiency.

Pathak held commercial pilot licenses issued by both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India and international authorities, reflecting her technical proficiency.

Early in her career she worked as an Assistant Flying Instructor at the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, training budding pilots.

Early in her career she worked as an Assistant Flying Instructor at the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, training budding pilots.

Known among colleagues for her discipline and precision, Pathak built a reputation as a dedicated and skilled aviation professional.

Known among colleagues for her discipline and precision, Pathak built a reputation as a dedicated and skilled aviation professional.

She joined VSR Ventures as part of the flight crew operating chartered services, including the flight that carried Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

She joined VSR Ventures as part of the flight crew operating chartered services, including the flight that carried Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

On January 28, 2026, Pathak died in the Baramati plane crash along with Pawar and others aboard the aircraft.

On January 28, 2026, Pathak died in the Baramati plane crash along with Pawar and others aboard the aircraft.

Her untimely death sparked tributes from the aviation community and reminders of the risks faced by flight crews in service

Her untimely death sparked tributes from the aviation community and reminders of the risks faced by flight crews in service

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