Miracle of Ahmedabad: A plane crash survivor impresses

Miracle of Ahmedabad: A plane crash survivor impresses

On June 13, 2025, we come to the incredible story of Ramesh Viswashkumar, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in India. The Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” (flight number AI 171) crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad while 242 people were on board. Only Viswashkumar survived this terrible disaster, which occurred when the plane, which had full fuel, crashed into a residential building in a hospital complex. How cathedral radio reported, the survivor describes the moment of the crash as chaotic, accompanied by a loud bang 30 seconds after takeoff. In seat 11A, right next to the emergency exit, he experienced the horror up close.

As he left the scene of the accident, Viswashkumar was captured by cameras answering questions about his fate in an ambulance. His descriptions and the terrible images of the scene of the accident, where many bodies were found, leave no one unmoved. The international media attention to his story of survival, already dubbed the “Miracle of Ahmedabad,” has been enormous, and countless interview requests have been pouring in.

Investigations and insights

The investigation into the crash is already underway and Boeing has offered its assistance. Experts from the victims' countries - including Britain, Portugal and Canada - will take part in the investigation. Important information from the evaluation of the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder is particularly expected. Cathedral radio reports that the jet lost altitude shortly after takeoff and apparently lacked engine power, leading to this fatal accident.

In the context of this incident, it is interesting to take a look at the general safety situation in aviation. According to a Statista study on the number of aircraft accidents since 1945, it shows that safety standards around the world continue to have room for improvement. Some countries and regions are more affected by such accidents, drawing extra attention to the need for improvements in air transport. Special security measures are required in order to be better prepared against such incidents. You can find more information about this at Statista.

Global trends and security measures

The aviation industry faces many challenges, such as improving airport security, which is an international issue. Following another tragic incident in South Korea in a Boeing 737-800 in which 179 of 181 people on board died, the national aviation authority is ensuring that the black boxes are brought in for examination so that the causes of the accident can be uncovered as quickly as possible. AP News reports that the black boxes were no longer functional shortly before the crash, adding further mystery and underscoring the need for improvements.

Recent events highlight the importance of continued work on safety standards in aviation. While Ramesh Viswashkumar is hailed as a living miracle, the industry remains required to investigate the causes of such tragedies and take appropriate measures to enhance safety for all passengers. The upcoming aviation exhibition in Paris on June 16, 2023 will certainly bring topics like these to the table in order to be able to meet future challenges.