Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national, is the lone survivor of the devastating Air India Boeing 787 crash that occurred shortly after takeoff. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of everyone else on board, has left investigators and the public stunned — especially in light of Ramesh’s miraculous escape.
According to India Today, Ramesh was visiting relatives in India and had boarded the ill-fated flight to return home. Seated at the front of the aircraft in seat 11A, he described a horrifying sequence of events that unfolded moments after the plane became airborne.
“Just thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a deafening noise,” he told the Hindustan Times. “And then… the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly.”
Ramesh regained consciousness surrounded by destruction and chaos. “When I got up, there were bodies all around me. I was terrified,” he recalled. “I stood up and ran. There were pieces of the plane everywhere.”
Despite the shock and disorientation, Ramesh managed to flee the wreckage. He credits an unidentified bystander for helping him. “Someone grabbed hold of me, put me in an ambulance, and brought me to the hospital,” he said.
Though the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, Ramesh’s account may provide critical insights for aviation experts. His survival is not only extraordinary but also rare in modern aviation disasters, especially in incidents involving high-speed impacts.
As he recovers from both physical and emotional trauma, Ramesh is being hailed as a symbol of hope amid overwhelming tragedy. His story serves as a haunting reminder of how swiftly life can change — and how resilience sometimes emerges from the most harrowing moments.
Authorities continue to probe the crash site, while families of the victims mourn the immense loss.
