A heart-wrenching tale unfolds as Viswash Kumar Ramesh shares his miraculous escape from the wreckage of Air India Flight 171, becoming the only survivor of the catastrophic incident that claimed 241 lives.
**Miraculous Survival: The Sole Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Plane Crash**
**Miraculous Survival: The Sole Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Plane Crash**
Viswash Kumar Ramesh escapes a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, against all odds.
In a tragic incident that shook the nation, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's international airport, colliding with a building and engulfing in flames. Out of the 242 passengers onboard, only one individual, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, emerged alive, making for an extraordinary survival story amidst widespread devastation.
Footage capturing Ramesh's moments after the crash circulated on social media, showing him bloodied and injured yet able to walk, which sparked a mix of disbelief and admiration. As authorities confirmed his survival, India’s Home Minister Amit Shah visited him in the hospital, underscoring the miraculous nature of his escape.
In a poignant interview, Ramesh described the harrowing moments before the crash, stating that the aircraft felt stuck mere seconds after takeoff. He recounted witnessing the plane's front crash through buildings while the back half remained trapped, creating a narrow escape route through the broken door of his section. Ramesh unbuckled his seatbelt instinctively and ventured toward the space he noticed, while most of the other passengers remained incapacitated in the wreck.
Residing in England, Ramesh had been vacationing in India with his brother Ajay, who tragically did not survive the crash. Amidst the grief of losing family, Ramesh simultaneously experienced disbelief at his survival, a duality echoed by his family back home. In the aftermath, Ramesh reached out via video call shortly after the disaster, relaying news of his safety to his siblings in Leicester.
The crash left little more than chaos and loss, with officials reporting most bodies charred and unrecognizable. Yet, amidst this tragedy, Ramesh’s story stands out as a testament to resilience and survival. As investigations into the disaster continue, the aviation community and the families affected await answers while grappling with the magnitude of this loss.
