In 1901 , the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £ 13,000 - and paid a tribute to the British Raj of £ 640 . On June 19 , 1947 , Nimbalkar Rajkumar , Prince of Phaltan , and his mother the Maharani of Phaltan were passengers on Pan Am Flight 121 , crewed by Gene Roddenberry , which crashed in Syria . The Majarani 's seatbelt would not release until Roddenberry forced it open and helped her to safety . Phaltan acceded to the Dominion of India on 8 March 1948 and is currently a part of Maharashtra state
Pan Am Flight 121
Pan Am Flight 121
Phaltan State