Roommates, heart damage developed when Air India Flight 171 crashed just seconds after starting in Ahmedabad and killed 241 people on board. Of 242 passengers, only one man – Viswashkumar Ramesh – passed. Air India and their parent company, the TATA group, have since stated after the tragedy, offers condolences and confirms that the victims’ families will be compensated as the investigation continues.
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Lonely survivor of the crash speaks out
Viswashkumar Ramesh, a British National of Indian OriginHad Flygt home to London with his brother, Ajay, after a family visit. The 40-year-old sat in the seat 11A, right at the window near the starting line and somehow made it out of the tragic crash.
“I can’t believe myself how I came out of it alive, for a while I thought I would die too,” Ramesh told DD News. “But when I opened my eyes I saw that I was alive. So I was trying to open the seat belt and I could get out.”
According to videosRamesh can be seen from the wreck, bloody and bandaged, but breathes. Tragically, his brother – who sat just across the aisle – made it. Ramesh said after the crash he saw the emergency door broken and added:
“When my door burst, I saw that there was some space,” he said. “So I tried to get out and I could get out.”
Moment later he went right through the garbage. His other brother, Nayan, said the first thing Ramesh did was call home in tears and said, “Find Ajay.”
#LOOK | DD News held an exclusive conversation with #VishwashkumarThe only survivor of Ahmedabad -Air crash.#Planecrashahmedabad #Airindiaflightcrash |@Neerajddnews pic.twitter.com/tgd2vovfkr
– DD News (@ddnewslive) June 13, 2025
Victims families to get a check
Tata group, Owner of Air Indiahas broken its silence after the heartbreaking crash of flight 171. In a statement, Tata Group’s chairman, n Chandrascaran, said that they are “deeply anxious” and will support the families for the accident. In addition, every victim family will get £ 1 crore (Just under $ 116 000 USD) and full medical support will be provided for the injured. And they also promised to help rebuild Medical University Hostels that the plane crashed into.
“With deep grief, I confirm that Air India Flight, AI 171 who operated Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones by all those affected by this devastating event,” wrote N Chandrasekaran.
We are deeply anxious by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.
No words can express the grief we feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones and with those who have been injured.
Tata Group is coming …
– Tata Group (@Tatacompanies) June 12, 2025
Air India’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, has also stated. In a message be divided into social mediaWilson claims that their highest priority supports the victims’ families. In addition, Wilson added that Air India ensures that emergency teams have everything they need and support centers are set up in different locations. He also confirmed that Air India is “engaged in full cooperation” when it comes to the crash investigation.
Message from Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India. pic.twitter.com/vw3osnwukh
– Indian Air (@airindia) June 13, 2025
More information pops up about the crash
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, on the way to London, lost signal About 30 seconds after departure and crashed at a hostel with medical colleges, resulting in deaths of 241 people Board of Directors and at least 40 individuals on the ground.
“After starting, after 5-10 seconds, it seemed as if the aircraft was stuck,” said Survivor Ramesh, Notes the green And white lamps were lit inside the plane before the crash.
The crash is first deadly incident involves A Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the disaster. A black box has been recovered from a roof Near the crash sitehelps in the ongoing investigation. The authorities also carry out DNA tests to identify the victims, who reportedly burned beyond recognition. But that is said to be So far, only six could possibly be returned to their families.
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