Shambhavi Pathak Age, Wiki and Bio

Shambhavi Pathak

Quick Info

ProfessionPilot
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/2000
Age26 years (died on 28, Jan, 2026)
BirthplaceGwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Date of Death28/01/2026

Bio/Wiki

Full NameCaptain Shambhavi Pathak
Nick NameCheeni
Known forPilot who died in plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Air Force Vidya Bharti School, Gwalior
  • Air Force Bal Bharati School, New Delhi
College/University
  • New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy, Wanganui, New Zealand
  • University of Mumbai, Mumbai
DegreeBachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace Science and Technology (2020-2022) from University of Mumbai

Personal Life

HometownGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherVikaram Pathak (Retired Air Force Pilot)
MotherRolly Pathak (Teacher)
Siblings
BrotherVarun Pathak (Indian Navy)
SisterNone
Other Relatives
GrandfatherShrikishan Pathak (Retired Wing Commander)
GrandmotherMeera Pathak

Career

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.
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.

Social Media

LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shambhavi-pathak-6248a9200/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shambhavi was recognized as a dedicated student with a keen interest in science and technology from a young age.
She achieved International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) English Proficiency Level 6, denoting the highest level of aviation English proficiency.
Shambhavi acquired her CPL in New Zealand, making her certifications valid for flying in India.

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