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Air India ‑171 Dreamliner Disaster: Why No One Could Be Saved Except Vishwash Kumar.
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, tragically crashed mere seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The inferno ignited by the massive fuel load made rescue virtually impossible. Only one passenger survived—Vishwash Kumar, a British-Indian national. This article lays out the indisputable facts, supported by eyewitness accounts, government statements, and recovered data.
🛫 Flight & Crash Timeline
- Departure: 1:38 PM IST from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.
- Crash Location: Within ~30 seconds, the aircraft crashed into a hostel building on the campus of B.J. Medical College, Meghani Nagar.
- Fuel Load: Carried approximately 125,000 liters of jet fuel.
- Casualties: Out of 242 onboard (230 passengers, 12 crew), only one survivor.
🔥 Unforgiving Heat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated,
- “The temperature was so high due to the burning fuel that there was no chance to save anyone.”
- Jet fuel combustion resulted in heat exceeding 1,000 °C, effectively preventing emergency crews from reaching the wreckage in time .
- Eyewitnesses and rescuers described walls of flame and thick black smoke engulfing the site almost instantly.
🧍♂️ The Sole Survivor
- The lone survivor, Vishwash Kumar (29), was seated at 11A, near an exit row.
- He was reportedly hurled clear of the aircraft before the blaze overtook it, sustaining minor injuries, and is currently hospitalized in Ahmedabad.
- More details on his condition and background are available here.
🚨 Rescue & Recovery
- NDRF, SDRF, local fire services, police, Army, and CRPF joined the response effort.
- Intense heat and smoke delayed access to the main wreckage for around 40 minutes.
- Over 240 bodies (including aircraft occupants and hostel residents) were recovered.
- Forensic teams from FSL Gujarat and NFSU are conducting DNA identifications.
🏛️ Official Response & Support
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the site on June 13, overseeing rescue and black-box operations.
- Agencies involved include the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), DGCA, UK AAIB, and Boeing.
- Both Air India and Tata Sons announced compensation of ₹1–1.5 crore per deceased passenger and have set up assistance centers and helplines in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and London (Gatwick).
🔍 Ongoing Investigation
- The flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) have been retrieved.
- Early inquiries hint at a possible engine malfunction, though official conclusions await thorough technical review.
📌 Source & References
This article is supported by verified data and video footage from The Indian Express, including CCTV analysis and eyewitness testimonies.
- Watch the video above for ground-level footage of the crash and emergency response.
- Survivor details and background context: TrendingBreakingNewsIndia
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