An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. The flight, destined for London, carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Tragically, the crash resulted in the deaths of over 240 individuals, marking it as one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history.
Details of the Flight and Crew
The flight was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, aged 60, with First Officer Clive Kunder among the crew. Passengers included nationals from India, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Canada, underscoring the international impact of this tragedy.
Survivor and Investigation
Remarkably, there was a sole survivor: a British man named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who escaped by jumping out of an emergency exit just moments before the crash. His survival is being regarded as nothing short of miraculous.
Authorities have launched multiple investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. Early theories are centered around possible mechanical issues such as flap malfunctions or landing gear irregularities. US officials have clarified that as of now, there is no cause to ground Boeing 787 aircraft while the investigations continue in collaboration with Indian regulatory bodies and Boeing.
Ongoing Concerns and Public Attention
The disaster has heightened global awareness about aviation safety. Experts are scrutinizing various pieces of evidence, including disturbing videos that have surfaced, which suggest potential power failures aboard the aircraft hours before the crash.
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