Co-pilot from Amritsar among seven killed in Jharkhand air ambulance crash
PTC News Desk: Seven people, including both the pilots, were killed on Monday night after a Ranchi to Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Among the victims was co-pilot Captain Swarajdeep Singh, a resident of Amritsar whose sudden and tragic death has plunged the entire state into mourning.
He reportedly had more than 300 hours of flying experience. A trained and dedicated pilot, he was known for his strong commitment to duty. News of his untimely death has left his family, friends, and the entire community in deep grief.
Meanwhile pilot in command has been identified as Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat, a Ranchi-based pilot with over 1,700 total flying hours.
DS Bhagat, the father of the deceased pilot Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat, uncontrollably grieving, mourned the loss of his son, who was piloting the air ambulance that crashed in Ranchi on Monday night.
'Saved lives by flying air ambulance, now he is gone', these are the words of a grieving father whose son lost his life in a tragic plane crash.
The father further added that Vikas was supposed to meet with a relative upon landing in Delhi for dinner.
#WATCH | Chatra, Jharkhand | On air ambulance crash, father of deceased pilot Vikas Bhagat, DS Bhagat says," My son saved many lives by piloting an air ambulance, but today he has lost his life. He had spoken to his mother before the incident...I saw my only son's mortal… pic.twitter.com/8mq5ffk5wv — ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2026
The aircraft was carrying a critically ill patient, Sanjay, to Delhi for advanced treatment when the accident happened mid-journey. A total of seven people were on board the air ambulance, including the patient, medical staff, and crew members.
The seven people on board have been identified as Captain Vivek Vikas Bhagat, Captain Savrajdeep Singh, Sanjay Kumar, Dr Vikas Kumar Gupta, Sachin Kumar Mishra, Archana Devi and Dhuru Kumar.
DGCA also condoled the incident and launched investigation into the matter. Soon after the crash, a team from Aircrast Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) rushed to the spot to collect the black box and ascertain the exact cause behind the crash.
- PTC NEWS
