Captain Deepak Sathe “दीपक साठे” (born 24 April 1961) was an Indian Pilot, Air force officer, entrepreneur, commander, and Aviation Air India Captain from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He was famously known in the country as the Commander of Air India. He was a professional pilot of Jet Planes.
As per the sources, he started working in Air India in the year 2005. Before this, he used to work as a wing commander for Indian Air Force and known for flying “MiG-21 supersonic jet fighter”.
Due to his excellence and talent, he was also honored with President’s Medal and Sword of Honour in his professional career. The popular Commander of Air India died at the age of 59 in a horrific accident that occurred at Kozhikode airport in Kerala.
As per the sources, he was designated as a pilot in the flight IX 1344 alongside the co-pilot, First Officer Akhilesh Kumar. The flight running under ‘Vande Bharat’ crucial coming back from Dubai conveying the travelers who were adhered abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to sources, Deepak Sathe will be cremated on 11 August 2020 in Mumbai[1]Mumbai Mirror.
Captain Deepak Sathe’s family at his funeral
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Full Birth Name | Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe. |
| Nickname | Captain Deepak Sathe (दीपक साठे). |
| Profession | Air Force Officer, Pilot, Commander, Captain, and Entrepreneur. |
| Famous for | Commander of Air India. |
| Age at the time of death | 59 years old. |
| Cause of Death | Plane Crash. |
| Date of Birth | 24 April 1961 (Monday). |
| Date of Death | 7 August 2020 (Friday). |
| Birthplace | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. |
| Place of Death | Kozhikode airport in Kerala. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Caste | Sathe. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign) | Taurus. |
| House Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Vasant Sathe. Mother: Neela Sathe. |
| Siblings | Late Vikas Sathe. |
| Social Media Accounts | Facebook: @deepaksathe1 |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Post Graduate. |
| School | Cambrian Hall in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. |
| Alma Mater. | 1. Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. 2. National Defence Academy, Pune. |
| Personal Life Relationship | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Wife/Spouse Name | Sushama Namjoshi Sathe. |
| Kids | Sons: Dhananjay and Shantanu. Daughter: Anjali Sathe. |
| Smoke or Drink? | Not Known. |
| Wealth | |
| Income Source | From his profession. |
| Net worth (approx.) | INR 7-8 Crore (As of 2020). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 10". Centimeters: 177 cm. Meters: 1.77 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65 Kg. Pounds: 143 lbs. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 10. |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (semi-bald). |
| Eye Color | Grey. |
| Tattoo(s)? | No. |
Early Life, Parents & Siblings
The Air India commander brought this world from his parents on Monday, April 24, 1961, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. He was born into a middle-class family and belonged to the Hinduism religion. Captain Deepak Sathe’s age was 59 years old at the time of his death.
Captain Deepak Sathe’s dad Vasant Sathe and mom Neela Sathe
His father “Vasant Sathe” is a retired colonel. The name of his mother is “Neela Sathe”. Deepak’s brother “Vikas Sathe” was the Lieutenant in the Indian Army, who died in a road accident in previous past years.
Air India Pilot Deepak Sathe with his wife
Deepak was interested to become a pilot since his childhood. Due to his hard work and talent, he became the commander of Air India and also worked for Indian Air Force.
Education
Captain Deepak Sathe completed his primary education from Cambrian Hall in Dehradun. After that, he moved to Hyderabad and took admission to Air Force Academy in Dundigal.
After completing his Air Force training, he joined National Defence Academy in Pune. After completing his full training, Captain Deepak Sathe was appointed as a wing commander and the fighter jet plane pilot for Indian Air Force. Later, he resided in Mumbai.
Kozhikode Plane Crash
The Air India Express plane originating from Dubai on Friday at Kozhikode in Kerala slammed on the runway, parting it into two pieces. As per the sources, 17 individuals incorporating two pilots kicked the bucket in this terrible mishap. The pilots of this airplane were Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe and Captain Akhilesh Kumar.
Captain Akhilesh Kumar
Both these pilots lost their lives on with sparing numerous travelers. As indicated by an announcement gave via Air India Express, a sum of 190 individuals were installed on the airplane. As indicated by the carrier, the airplane had 174 travelers, 10 minors, two pilots, and four lodge teams. There was no fire episode at the hour of landing; in any case, the mishap could have been greater.
Kozhikode’s Plane Crash
As per the data, Air India’s Dubai-Calicut flight (IX-1344) smashed while arriving at 7.41 pm on Friday evening 07 August 2020. The mishap happened because of the wet runway because of the downpour. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested an itemized examination concerning the case.
The airplane fell into a channel around 30 feet subsequent to slipping. The sum total of what travelers have been cleared. Clarify that the air terminal at Kozhikode is geologically ‘tabletop’, which means the canal around the airstrip. Therefore, in the wake of slipping on the runway, the plane fell into the discard and was part of two.
Personal Life
Former Indian Air Force wing commander lived in Mumbai, India along with his family. According to the media reports, Captain Deepak Sathe was the husband of “Sushama Namjoshi Sathe”.
Captain Deepak Sathe and wife Sushma Sathe
He was the father of three children. Sathe’s elder son “Shantanu Sathe” works lives in the US and works in Amazon. His younger son “Dhananjay Sathe” works in Rapyuta Robotics Company as an Executive Director and Staff Engineer in Bangalore.
Captain Deepak Sathe with his wife Sushama Namjoshi Sathe, sons Dhananjay and Shantanu Sathe, and daughter-in-law Vaibhavi Phadnis
Captain Deepak Sathe’s daughter’s name is “Anjali Sathe”. He loved to spend his time with his family. He had also seen in many functions with his wife and sons.
Some Interesting Facts About Captain Deepak Sathe
- After completing his air force training, Deepak Sathe joined the Indian Air Force as an officer in the year 1981.
- As an officer, Captain Deepak Sathe flew MiG-21 supersonic jet fighter plane in Indian Air Force.
- After working for 22 years in IAF, Sathe took retirement in the year 2003.
- After two years, he becomes the pilot for Air India in 2005.
- Captain Deepak Sathe also served the position of a test pilot for operated Boeing 737 commercial flights and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
- Do you know?, that Deepak Sathe was appointed as a squadron leader in Kargil War (1999) for saw action.
- Apart from this, he also served as Golden Arrows squadron member.
- In his career, he won Sword of Honour and President’s Medal.
- From his profession, Captain Deepak Sathe made a net worth of INR 7-8 Crore (approx.) as of 2020.
- The height of the Indian Air Force wing commander was 5 feet 10 inches (in meters 1.77 m).
- His body weight was 65 kilograms (in pounds 143 lbs).
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