Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Speaks Out: “I Don’t Know How I Survived”
In a heart-wrenching interview from his hospital bed, Ramesh Viswashkumar, the sole survivor of Air India’s Flight 171, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 241 people on board. Those who knew the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as a state-of-the-art aircraft can only now fathom the quiet dread that enveloped the flight as it approached Ahmedabad.
“I don’t know how I survived,” Viswashkumar shared, his voice heavy with emotion. His words reflect not only disbelief but also the haunting memory of witnessing the tragic deaths of crew members and fellow passengers as the aircraft met its grim fate. The crash, which impacted a medical college hostel, left a gaping void in the lives of many, including a Canadian dentist from Mississauga, Ontario, who was among the lost.
Miraculously, Viswashkumar found a shard of hope among the wreckage—a small space within the section of the plane where he was seated. “I was in the part of the plane that landed on the ground,” he said. It was this fortunate alignment that allowed him to escape, while lamenting the fatal reality for those on the opposite side of the aircraft.
As the tragic details of the crash emerge, Viswashkumar’s narrative reminds us of the preciousness of life and the randomness of survival. His story stands as both a testament to resilience and a somber reminder of the fragility of human existence amid catastrophic events. The aftermath of the crash will echo in the memories of those who lost loved ones, while Viswashkumar continues to grapple with the question of survival—one that may never find a satisfying answer.
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