Air India flight AI171 recently crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people, but a British passenger miraculously survived. Ramesh Vishwaskumar, 40 years old, was sitting in the first row of the economy class. After the plane crashed, he unbuckle his seat belt to escape, with only his left hand burned. He recalled in the interview that there was an abnormality with the plane during takeoff. After the crash, the cabin door on his side cracked, providing him with an escape route.
This air crash was the most serious aviation accident in more than ten years. The plane hit a densely populated area and exploded and caught fire. The on-site video showing Vishwaskumar walking alone through the wreckage has drawn widespread attention. Experts analyzed that the position of his seat near the emergency exit might be the key factor for his survival.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation and the search for the black box is underway. The testimony of Vishwaskumar may provide important clues for the investigation. This incident has once again sparked discussions on aviation safety. Recently, there have been many fatal air crashes around the world.
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