Miracle Survivor: Air India Jet Explodes Mid-Air, Killing All But One

The black box from the Air India passenger plane that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 173 people, has been recovered. Only one survivor was found in the wreckage. Investigators hope the flight data and cockpit voice recordings will reveal the cause of the mid-air explosion. Possible factors being examined include mechanical failure, pilot error, or sabotage. The sole survivor remains in critical condition as global aviation authorities assist in the probe.

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Jun 16, 2025 - 11:19 Updated: Jun 16, 2025 - 13:55
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Miracle Survivor: Air India Jet Explodes Mid-Air, Killing All But One
Remnants of the Air India plane

Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India passenger jet that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 173 people onboard. Miraculously, one passenger survived the disaster, officials confirmed.

Key Details of the Crash

1. The Flight & Crash

  • Air India AI 171was traveling from  Ahmedabad to The United Kingdom when it went down.

  • What Happened: Witnesses reported the plane burst into flames mid-air just minutes after takeoff before crashing in a fiery explosion.

  • Casualties: 173 passengers and crew died – one survivor, a man, was seen emerging from the burning wreckage 

2. Black Box Found – Critical Clues

  • The flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) have been retrieved, which could reveal:

    • Engine failure?

    • Pilot communications before the crash.

    • Possible technical malfunction or human error.

3. The Lone Survivor

  • The survivor, identified as Viswash Kumar Ramesh, is in critical condition at a local hospital.

  • Eyewitnesses say they were thrown clear of the wreckage before the explosion.

4. Investigation Underway

  • Possible Causes Being Probed:

    • Mechanical failure (past issues with this aircraft model?).

    • Pilot error or sabotage?

    • Weather conditions at the time of takeoff.

  • Air India & Aviation Authorities have pledged full cooperation.

5. Global Reactions

  • World Leaders have expressed condolences.

  • Boeing/Airbus under scrutiny if aircraft defects are suspected.

Consequently?

  • The black box analysis will take days or weeks to give more details on what happened 

  • Compensation & victim identification efforts underway by the Airline with the CEO making a statements and detailing the next course of action.

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