Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Compensation Rules for Chartered Flights Explained
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News18•28-01-2026, 15:40
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Compensation Rules for Chartered Flights Explained
- •A chartered plane carrying Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and six others crashed in Baramati, raising questions about compensation for victims.
- •The Montreal Convention 1999, which provides fixed compensation (₹1.5-2 crore) for commercial flight accidents, does not apply to chartered planes.
- •For chartered plane crashes, compensation relies on the operator's third-party insurance, like VSR company in this case.
- •Victims' families can claim compensation through civil or consumer courts, with amounts varying based on age, income, and dependents, potentially ranging from ₹7 lakh to ₹22 crore.
- •Compensation in chartered plane accidents is not automatic; negligence or technical malfunction must often be proven, and bad weather could complicate claims.
Why It Matters: Compensation for chartered plane crash victims is complex, not automatic, and differs significantly from commercial flights.
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