Sole Survivor's Tale: Miraculous Escape from Deadly Air India Crash

Sole Survivor Recounts Miraculous Escape from Air India Flight 171 Crash Ahmedabad, India – In a tragic turn of events, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Miraculously, one passenger, Ramesh Viswashkumar, survived the fiery crash. In an exclusive interview with Indian national broadcaster DD News, Viswashkumar described the harrowing experience. "I don't believe it myself how I came out of it alive," Viswashkumar stated, visibly shaken but alive. "For some time I thought I was going to die." The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers to London, crashed into a medical college hostel. Viswashkumar's account details the chaotic moments following the impact and his desperate struggle to escape the wreckage. He explained how he managed to unbuckle his seatbelt and find a small opening in the broken fuselage to escape. "The side of the plane I was on landed on the ground floor of the hostel," he said, indicating that the proximity to the ground likely contributed to his survival. The video shows the extent of the devastation, with rescue workers combing through the debris. Viswashkumar's survival stands as a testament to resilience amidst unimaginable tragedy.