Ahmedabad witnessed a tragic event earlier this week when Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff. The catastrophe resulted in at least 274 deaths, including passengers on board and people on the ground. The flight was bound for London. This disaster has been one of the deadliest plane crashes in India’s history, shattering the local community and families worldwide.
Amid the devastation, there is a remarkable story of survival. Vishwashkumar Ramesh, seated at 11A, emerged as the sole survivor of the crash. Safety experts find it miraculous that anyone survived the crash due to its severity. Ramesh recounted his escape from the wreckage by squeezing out through a broken emergency exit, witnessing the tragic loss of fellow passengers.
Investigators have recovered the flight’s black box and are examining several factors, including:
- Pilot actions
- Mechanical systems
The goal is to understand the crash’s cause and provide answers to the families awaiting closure.
The tragedy also echoes a past incident in 1978 involving Air India, drawing parallels in the community’s grief. Authorities continue their efforts in rescue, recovery, and investigation while the world mourns the victims. Stay tuned to Questiqa World News for more latest updates.
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