Make Music. Fly Planes. Eat Food. Repeat.

Aniruddh packed a lifetime’s worth of experiences and friendships in his 25 short years. His two passions, flying and music, were kindled at a young age. His family often joked that he learnt to fly before he could drive. He shared his joy of flying with others as a flying instructor, first at Maylan and then at Sault College of Aviation, also his Alma Mater. For the last year and half, he was First Officer with Bearskin Airlines, and based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. When he was not flying, Aniruddh focused on his music.

Aniruddh was a Drama Major from the RAP (Regional Arts Program) at Cawthra Park High School, Mississauga. During his school years, he was also an Air Cadet with the 845 Avro Arrow Squadron, and retired as Warrant Officer II. Aniruddh was an exceptional drummer and during his free time he played in a rock band and worked as a DJ. This past year he travelled North America producing music for Dusty Starr. He used his love of music to make people happy. Aniruddh died doing what he loved…..

– On 10th November 2013, around 6:30 pm local time, Bearskin Airlines Flight 311 crashed a minutes prior to landing.

– Aniruddh was First Officer on this flight from Sioux Lookout to Red Lake, Ontario. Peter Traczuk was the Captain.

– The flight was operating normally until problems arose during the descent, just a few minutes prior to landing.

– The two pilots radioed a Mayday call to the Red Lake Tower; reports indicated that the left engine was experiencing problems.

– Flight 311 was 2 miles South of Red Lake Airport when it crashed into a forested area and caught fire.