Viswash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of Air India Flight 171, reported his miraculous escape to family members in England, leaving them in a mix of disbelief and sorrow.
Air India Crash Survivor Shares Miraculous Escape Story
Air India Crash Survivor Shares Miraculous Escape Story
A lone survivor recalls the shocking moment he emerged from the wreckage of the plane crash that took the lives of 241 individuals.
June 12, 2025, 5:40 p.m. ET – Viswash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor from Air India Flight 171, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, recounted his harrowing experience after emerging from the wreckage. In a phone call to his family in Leicester, England, he expressed his astonishment: “I don’t know how I am alive.” His brother, Nayan Ramesh, aged 27, reported his brother's words after he had managed to contact them shortly after the disaster occurred, revealing that he lost his brother, Ajay, in the incident.
At the Ramesh family home, the atmosphere was a painful mix of grief and relief, as family and friends gathered to support both Nayan and his mother, who were left devastated by the news. Fielding outside, a visibly shocked Nayan spoke about his brother’s condition after receiving medical attention. Dr. Dhaval Gameti, the physician who treated Viswash, noted that he sustained multiple injuries but was expected to recover.
The crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner resulted in the loss of 241 passengers. Despite his injuries, which left him disoriented, Viswash's survival remains a miracle. Eyewitnesses recounted a surreal scene where he managed to reach out to family members from the crash site itself. During a video call with his father, he reportedly said, “Our plane crashed,” before expressing shock at his surroundings and the absence of fellow passengers.
As details emerged, the Ramesh family found themselves grappling with the juxtaposition of their beloved son’s survival along with the tragic loss of other loved ones on board. With Viswash now hospitalized, relatives await further updates while trying to process this unimaginable scenario.
At the Ramesh family home, the atmosphere was a painful mix of grief and relief, as family and friends gathered to support both Nayan and his mother, who were left devastated by the news. Fielding outside, a visibly shocked Nayan spoke about his brother’s condition after receiving medical attention. Dr. Dhaval Gameti, the physician who treated Viswash, noted that he sustained multiple injuries but was expected to recover.
The crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner resulted in the loss of 241 passengers. Despite his injuries, which left him disoriented, Viswash's survival remains a miracle. Eyewitnesses recounted a surreal scene where he managed to reach out to family members from the crash site itself. During a video call with his father, he reportedly said, “Our plane crashed,” before expressing shock at his surroundings and the absence of fellow passengers.
As details emerged, the Ramesh family found themselves grappling with the juxtaposition of their beloved son’s survival along with the tragic loss of other loved ones on board. With Viswash now hospitalized, relatives await further updates while trying to process this unimaginable scenario.
