Draft:Miracle of Seat 11A
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| Date | 12 June 2025 |
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| Deaths | 240 (including 28 on ground) |
| Non-fatal injuries | 1 (survivor) |
The Miracle of Seat 11A refers to the survival of a single passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, in the crash of Air India Flight 171 on 12 June 2025, a commercial flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick Airport. The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in 241 fatalities. Ramesh, seated in emergency-exit seat 11A, was the sole survivor, walking away from the wreckage with moderate injuries.
Background
[edit]Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad at 13:39 IST on 12 June 2025. Within 30 seconds, the aircraft experienced a critical malfunction and crashed into a nearby residential area and a doctors' hostel. The crash resulted in 241 onboard deaths, including high-profile passengers such as former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. At least 28 people on the ground were also killed.
Survivor
[edit]The only survivor, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British-Indian IT professional from Leicester, had been traveling with his brother, Ajay. Initially booked in seat 11J, Vishwash swapped at the last minute for seat 11A, located directly behind the business class section and beside an emergency exit.
Ramesh recounted hearing a loud noise shortly after takeoff and awakening among bodies and debris. Despite injuries to his chest, face, and feet, he was able to escape the wreckage and walk through the burning crash site before being assisted by rescuers. He was transported to Civil Hospital in Asarwa.
Media and Public Reaction
[edit]Ramesh's survival was widely covered by global news outlets and dubbed the "Miracle of Seat 11A" by social media users and journalists. The event became a symbol of inexplicable fortune, prompting renewed interest in aircraft safety, exit-row seating, and survivability.
Investigation
[edit]Authorities recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. Preliminary analysis indicated that the aircraft issued a "Mayday" signal and rapidly descended from 600–800 feet after takeoff. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Cultural Impact
[edit]The phrase "Seat 11A" became symbolic of miraculous survival. Aviation safety experts noted that while seat location near exits can improve survival chances, the odds of being the sole survivor in such a catastrophic crash remain astronomically low.
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[edit]- Air India Flight 171 (historical)
Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2025 Category:2025 in India Category:Air India Category:Sole survivors Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in India Category:Miracles