The world stood still yesterday as Air India Flight AI171 vanished from the skies—and what happened next is almost too horrific to believe.
What began as a routine takeoff from Ahmedabad turned into a nightmare in just 30 seconds, as a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls plunged to the ground in what is now being called India’s most devastating air disaster in recent history.
But as investigators race to uncover what went wrong, one chilling detail has emerged: the pilot’s final radio call before impact.
✈️ “Mayday… No Thrust, Losing Power” — The Pilot’s Final Cry for Help
Veteran pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who had logged over 8,200 flight hours, managed to send out one final transmission:
“Mayday… no thrust, losing power, unable to lift…”
Seconds later, the aircraft slammed into a hostel filled with medical students, instantly turning the skies into a war zone and adding to the already heartbreaking death toll.
Both Captain Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar died in the crash. 241 passengers and crew perished in the inferno.
🕊️ Only One Survivor Found in the Wreckage
Out of the 242 onboard, only one survivor was pulled from the wreckage—Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national who is currently in critical condition.
Rescue workers say it was a miracle he was found alive.
🌍 A Crash That Shocked the Globe
This was no ordinary flight. Among the passengers were:
- 🇮🇳 169 Indian nationals
- 🇬🇧 53 British nationals
- 🇵🇹 7 Portuguese nationals
- 🇨🇦 1 Canadian national
Dozens of young students sleeping in the hostel also lost their lives when the aircraft tore through the building.
🔎 What Caused the Crash? Boeing Now Under Fire
A full investigation is underway. This marks the first crash ever involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner—a jet once praised for its safety.
Officials are not ruling anything out: engine failure, electrical malfunction, or even a critical systems error.
Boeing has yet to issue a full statement, but with eyes around the world watching, pressure is mounting fast.
🇮🇳 A Nation in Shock, A World in Mourning
Candlelight vigils have begun across India. Social media is flooded with tributes, prayers, and photos of lost loved ones. Families are demanding answers. Pilots are questioning protocols.
One aviation expert said it best:
“This wasn’t just a crash. It was a catastrophe waiting to be understood.”
📌 This Story Is Developing…
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, black box revelations, and the emotional stories of those who were lost… and the one man who survived.
Because sometimes, the sky doesn’t just fall—it takes the world with it