| Overview | - Shambhavi was raised in a military family, inspired by her father's career as an Air Force pilot leading her to pursue aviation.
- She began her pilot training in 2018 at one of the world's leading flight training institutes.
- Achieved notable milestones such as obtaining her Commercial Pilot License in 2019 and a Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License in 2020.
- Worked as an assistant flying instructor at the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club before joining VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd as a First Officer.
- Shambhavi was raised in a military family with strong aviation heritage, inspired by her father's career as an Air Force pilot.
- She completed her commercial pilot training at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy between 2018 and 2019.
- Worked as an Assistant Flight Instructor at the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club, mentoring aspiring pilots.
- Joined VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd., a Delhi-based charter company, in 2022 as a First Officer, flying business jets including the Learjet 45.
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| Final Flight | - On 28 January 2026, while serving as First Officer on a Learjet 45, the aircraft tragically crashed during the landing attempt, resulting in the loss of all five lives on board.
- A detailed investigation was initiated to understand the causes and circumstances surrounding the crash.
- On 28 January 2026, Shambhavi served as First Officer on Learjet 45 (registration VT-SSK) operated by VSR Ventures, with Captain Sumit Kapur as pilot-in-command.
- The aircraft was carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a personal security officer, an attendant, and the two crew members.
- The plane took off from Mumbai and crashed near the Baramati runway at approximately 8:50 AM during the second landing attempt, bursting into flames.
- All five occupants, including Shambhavi, perished in the crash. An investigation was initiated to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident.
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