Viswash Kumar Ramesh, who survived the crash of Air India Flight 171, shared his emotional account from the hospital, highlighting the chaos and despair following the accident.
### Miraculous Survival: The Lone Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Crash
### Miraculous Survival: The Lone Survivor of Air India Flight 171 Crash
A 38-year-old man emerges as the only survivor from a devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, reflecting on his harrowing escape.
In a miraculous turn of events, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, stands as the sole survivor of the tragic Air India Flight 171, which crashed mere moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad, leaving a scene of destruction and heartbreak. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers, collided with a building, igniting a catastrophic fire that left authorities grappling with the scale of the disaster.
Despite overwhelming odds, Ramesh managed to escape from the flames after enduring the horrors of the crash. Disturbing footage shared on social media showed him with visible injuries, yet resolutely walking towards an ambulance, an image that quickly became symbolic of hope amidst tragedy. Air India later confirmed Ramesh’s survival, as condolences poured in from officials, including Amit Shah, India's home minister, who visited him in the hospital.
“I still can't believe how I got out alive,” Ramesh recalled during an interview from his hospital bed. Reflecting on the moments leading up to the crash, he described a terrifying sense of the plane malfunctioning before the impact. The front section of the plane struck a building, while the tail end remained lodged, making escape particularly challenging.
He recounted making a split-second decision to unbuckle his seatbelt once he spotted a way out amidst the wreckage. Meanwhile, his brother, Ajay, who sat beside him, tragically did not survive.
In a powerful moment of resilience, Ramesh reached out to his family via video call from the crash site to assure them he was alive. His family, mourning Ajay’s loss, found solace in the remarkable survival of Viswash, as they grappled with the dual tragedy unfolding in their lives.
This incident has sparked discussions about aviation safety and emergency protocol, underscoring the unpredictability of life and the fragility of survival. As Ramesh begins his long road to recovery, his remarkable story serves as a testament to the human spirit’s endurance in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Despite overwhelming odds, Ramesh managed to escape from the flames after enduring the horrors of the crash. Disturbing footage shared on social media showed him with visible injuries, yet resolutely walking towards an ambulance, an image that quickly became symbolic of hope amidst tragedy. Air India later confirmed Ramesh’s survival, as condolences poured in from officials, including Amit Shah, India's home minister, who visited him in the hospital.
“I still can't believe how I got out alive,” Ramesh recalled during an interview from his hospital bed. Reflecting on the moments leading up to the crash, he described a terrifying sense of the plane malfunctioning before the impact. The front section of the plane struck a building, while the tail end remained lodged, making escape particularly challenging.
He recounted making a split-second decision to unbuckle his seatbelt once he spotted a way out amidst the wreckage. Meanwhile, his brother, Ajay, who sat beside him, tragically did not survive.
In a powerful moment of resilience, Ramesh reached out to his family via video call from the crash site to assure them he was alive. His family, mourning Ajay’s loss, found solace in the remarkable survival of Viswash, as they grappled with the dual tragedy unfolding in their lives.
This incident has sparked discussions about aviation safety and emergency protocol, underscoring the unpredictability of life and the fragility of survival. As Ramesh begins his long road to recovery, his remarkable story serves as a testament to the human spirit’s endurance in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
