The aftermath of an Air India crash has profoundly affected the young videographer, leaving him traumatized and fearful of planes he once loved.
Teen Captures Shocking Air India Crash as He Films Planes from Roof
Teen Captures Shocking Air India Crash as He Films Planes from Roof
Seventeen-year-old Aryan Asari documented a tragic aviation disaster from his terrace, inadvertently placing him at the heart of a national tragedy.
Aryan Asari, a 17-year-old aviation enthusiast from Ahmedabad, has become a reluctant witness to one of the most catastrophic plane crashes in India’s recent history. Last Thursday, while filming airplanes from the terrace of his father's home, he recorded the Air India Dreamliner 787-8 as it descended erratically and ultimately crashed, killing 241 people on board and nearly 30 others on the ground.
For Aryan, the love of spotting aircraft has now turned to dread. "Every time I hear a plane, I feel sick," he shared in an interview. That day started like any other—his father, Maganbhai Asari, noted that Aryan was excited to view the planes that often zipped through the sky above his new home. However, everything changed when he witnessed the plane’s rapid descent while still filming.
Investigators are now relying on the video shot by Aryan, which is pivotal in understanding the crash's cause. The family's home has been inundated with interview requests, overwhelming both Aryan and his father, who described a "devastating impact" on his son. "He is so frightened that he has stopped using his phone," Mr. Asari lamented.
After moving to a new neighborhood, Aryan was thrilled to experience city life for the first time. He accompanied his sister to Ahmedabad as she prepared for an entrance examination, and after arriving at their father's residence, they had a peaceful lunch—an eerie calm before the chaos that was about to unfold.
As he filmed the aircraft, Aryan noticed something amiss; it was wobbling, leading to a shocking realization just moments before the crash. The resulting chaos left him terrified, prompting him to call his father, exclaiming, "I saw it crash!"
Despite his father's pleas to keep the video private, Aryan shared it with a few friends. It quickly circulated online, thrusting the family into the media spotlight. “Reporters surrounded our home, and we couldn’t stop it,” Mr. Asari recounted. Police later interviewed Aryan, clarifying that he was not detained but was asked about the harrowing event he had witnessed.
Returning to his village for some peace and respite, Aryan has resumed his studies but remains affected by the experience. His father worries that the trauma has erased his son’s previous joy in airplane spotting. "I believe he will heal with time, but I don’t foresee him ever enjoying planes again," said Mr. Asari.
The tragic incident has left a mark not only on Aryan but also on the community, as they come to terms with the grief of the victims and the lasting impact on those who witnessed it unfold.
For Aryan, the love of spotting aircraft has now turned to dread. "Every time I hear a plane, I feel sick," he shared in an interview. That day started like any other—his father, Maganbhai Asari, noted that Aryan was excited to view the planes that often zipped through the sky above his new home. However, everything changed when he witnessed the plane’s rapid descent while still filming.
Investigators are now relying on the video shot by Aryan, which is pivotal in understanding the crash's cause. The family's home has been inundated with interview requests, overwhelming both Aryan and his father, who described a "devastating impact" on his son. "He is so frightened that he has stopped using his phone," Mr. Asari lamented.
After moving to a new neighborhood, Aryan was thrilled to experience city life for the first time. He accompanied his sister to Ahmedabad as she prepared for an entrance examination, and after arriving at their father's residence, they had a peaceful lunch—an eerie calm before the chaos that was about to unfold.
As he filmed the aircraft, Aryan noticed something amiss; it was wobbling, leading to a shocking realization just moments before the crash. The resulting chaos left him terrified, prompting him to call his father, exclaiming, "I saw it crash!"
Despite his father's pleas to keep the video private, Aryan shared it with a few friends. It quickly circulated online, thrusting the family into the media spotlight. “Reporters surrounded our home, and we couldn’t stop it,” Mr. Asari recounted. Police later interviewed Aryan, clarifying that he was not detained but was asked about the harrowing event he had witnessed.
Returning to his village for some peace and respite, Aryan has resumed his studies but remains affected by the experience. His father worries that the trauma has erased his son’s previous joy in airplane spotting. "I believe he will heal with time, but I don’t foresee him ever enjoying planes again," said Mr. Asari.
The tragic incident has left a mark not only on Aryan but also on the community, as they come to terms with the grief of the victims and the lasting impact on those who witnessed it unfold.
