Air India Flight 171 crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing over 290 people, including passengers and civilians on the ground. Miraculously, one man survived: Ramesh Viswashkumar, seated in 11A, who jumped from the plane before it exploded in flames.
Background
Flight AI 171 was a scheduled international passenger flight operating between Ahmedabad Airport in India and London Gatwick Airport in the UK. On June 12, 2025, it crashed into the Meghani Nagar neighborhood shortly after takeoff with 242 people aboard. This has become the deadliest aviation disaster of the decade, surpassing Jeju Air Flight 2216 in casualties.
Watch the Video
India Today released a video of the sole survivor walking away from the burning wreckage. Watch the official embedded post below:
Ramesh Viswashkumar, The sole survivor of the Air India crash escaped by jumping from the plane. He was on seat number 11A. #AirIndia #AhmedabadNews #Gujarat #PlaneCrash #ITReel pic.twitter.com/NsMBeZOkbX
— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) June 12, 2025
Crash and Survivor Details
Only one person, Ramesh Viswashkumar, survived the crash. He was seated in 11A and managed to exit through the emergency door just before the aircraft erupted in flames. Witnesses and emergency teams confirmed he walked away injured but alive.
Casualty Breakdown
- Total onboard: 242 (230 passengers, 12 crew)
- Fatalities onboard: 241
- Fatalities on ground: 49
- Total deaths: 290+
- Survivor: 1 (Ramesh Viswashkumar)
Reaction and Investigation
Global leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer, and King Charles III expressed their condolences. Tata Group, owner of Air India, pledged ₹1 crore compensation per victim and full medical care for survivors. An investigation is underway by the AAIB (India), UK AAIB, US NTSB, Boeing, and GE Aerospace.
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