In a story of survival against all odds, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the tragic Air India Flight 171, shares the harrowing details of the crash that claimed 241 lives when the 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a building.
Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Crash Shares His Harrowing Experience
Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Crash Shares His Harrowing Experience
Viswash Kumar Ramesh recounts his miraculous escape from a devastating plane crash shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad.
The story of Viswash Kumar Ramesh, a 38-year-old British citizen, is one of remarkable resilience. He was aboard the ill-fated Air India Flight 171, which experienced catastrophic failure moments after departure from Ahmedabad, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. A total of 242 individuals were on board the aircraft, and Ramesh is the sole individual who emerged alive from this disaster.
As reported, the plane crashed into a structure near the airport, igniting devastating flames that made escape nearly impossible for all passengers. Ramesh's survival is described as miraculous; he managed to escape despite the brutality of the situation. Footage circulated on social media showcasing his bloodied and wounded body as he limped towards an ambulance, baffling onlookers who found it hard to comprehend how anyone could have survived such a catastrophe.
In an interview conducted from his hospital bed, Ramesh expressed disbelief over his survival. "I still can’t believe how I got out alive... I thought I was also about to die," he recounted. He described feeling an unsettling sensation as the aircraft seemed to stall moments after takeoff. He recounted, “After the impact, I managed to unbuckle and escaped through the door that broke open.”
Ramesh had been visiting India with his brother Ajay, who sat beside him on the flight but tragically did not survive. In a heartbreaking twist, Ramesh made a video call to his family shortly after the crash, reassuring them of his safety while grappling with the loss of his brother.
As the investigation into the crash unfolds, Ramesh’s story of survival provides a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy, underscoring the unpredictable nature of life and the human spirit's capacity for resilience in the face of catastrophic events.
As reported, the plane crashed into a structure near the airport, igniting devastating flames that made escape nearly impossible for all passengers. Ramesh's survival is described as miraculous; he managed to escape despite the brutality of the situation. Footage circulated on social media showcasing his bloodied and wounded body as he limped towards an ambulance, baffling onlookers who found it hard to comprehend how anyone could have survived such a catastrophe.
In an interview conducted from his hospital bed, Ramesh expressed disbelief over his survival. "I still can’t believe how I got out alive... I thought I was also about to die," he recounted. He described feeling an unsettling sensation as the aircraft seemed to stall moments after takeoff. He recounted, “After the impact, I managed to unbuckle and escaped through the door that broke open.”
Ramesh had been visiting India with his brother Ajay, who sat beside him on the flight but tragically did not survive. In a heartbreaking twist, Ramesh made a video call to his family shortly after the crash, reassuring them of his safety while grappling with the loss of his brother.
As the investigation into the crash unfolds, Ramesh’s story of survival provides a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy, underscoring the unpredictable nature of life and the human spirit's capacity for resilience in the face of catastrophic events.
