What’s inside:
A chartered plane crash in Maharashtra has significant connections to Bihar, affecting several key individuals from the state.
A tragic plane crash happened on Wednesday at Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, involving a chartered plane called ‘Learjet 45’. This incident has deeply affected Bihar, as several important people connected to the state were aboard the flight, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
The aircraft belonged to VSR Ventures, a Delhi-based company owned by Captain VK Singh from Muzaffarpur, Bihar. This plane was frequently used for VVIP tours across the country and was piloted by professionals from Bihar, highlighting the state’s connection to this unfortunate event.
Interestingly, this same Learjet was scheduled to land in Patna at 10:30 am on the day of the crash. It was meant to bring a prominent businessman from Andhra Pradesh, Mahesh Kumar Reddy, to Patna. However, due to the crash, Mr. Reddy had to take a different chartered flight to reach his destination.
Among the casualties in the crash were Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his PSO Vidip Jadhav, and the pilots, Captain Sumit Kapoor and Captain Shambhavi Pathak. These individuals were well-known in Bihar, especially for their roles during the recent Assembly elections, and their loss is felt deeply by many.
Following the crash, there is a significant sense of grief in Bihar for the loss of these individuals. The plane crash not only impacted the political landscape but also touched the lives of many who knew or worked with the victims, extending the shock from Patna all the way to Baramati.
Summary:
- A chartered plane crash in Maharashtra has connections to Bihar.
- Key individuals from Bihar were involved in the crash.
- The plane was scheduled to land in Patna on the same day.
- Loss of well-known figures from Bihar is deeply felt.
- The impact of the crash extends beyond Maharashtra to Bihar.

