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Observer
21-06-2025
- General
- Observer
Is there a safest seat in a plane crash?
By Gabe Castro-Root Suddenly, airline passengers around the world are wondering if there is something special about Seat 11A. That's where Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787-8 that crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, last week, was sitting. Did the location of his seat help spare his life? Probably not, aviation experts said. There's nothing that makes that or any other seat safer than anywhere else on a plane and they added, it's usually not worth trying to game out safety when selecting where to sit for a flight. 'If you're in a crash, all bets are off,' said Jeff Guzzetti, a former accident investigator for the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. 'So pick whatever seat you want to make you feel comfortable.' While conventional wisdom holds that the rear of an aircraft may be safer, that theory falsely assumes that the front of a plane will always make impact first in the event of a crash, Guzzetti said. 'You just can't predict crash dynamics.' Airlines use different configurations for different aircraft. On that Air India flight, Seat 11A was in an exit row on the left side, according to a seat map on SeatGuru. Sitting near an exit may allow passengers to escape more quickly in some circumstances, but Ramesh told India's state broadcaster that the right side of the aircraft was 'crushed against a wall,' preventing anyone else who may have survived the initial impact from escaping through the exit on that side. In an emergency like a fire, when 'you're still sitting on your landing gear and the airplane is pretty much upright and intact,' an exit row may offer the quickest path to safety, Guzzetti said. 'But with regard to the crash dynamics of an accident like Air India, I think it's just a matter of chance.' Shawn Pruchnicki, a former accident investigator at the Air Line Pilots Association and an assistant professor of aviation safety at Ohio State University, chalked up Ramesh's survival to 'purely luck.' 'In these types of accidents people just don't survive this close to the front, this close to fuel,' Pruchnicki said, referring to the fact that the fuel tanks on a Boeing 787 are mainly on the wings and in the fuselage between them. The crash last week was the latest in a string of recent aviation disasters around the globe, including a midair collision in Washington in January; and crashes in South Korea and Kazakhstan in December, that have raised fears among some travellers about the safety of flying. Aviation experts say flying remains safe and that crashes, though high-profile, remain very rare. — The New York Times BLURB Seat 11A is where Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38, the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787-8 that crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, last week, was sitting. Did the location of his seat help spare his life? Probably not, aviation experts said.
Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mirror Daily Digest: Top stories from Beckham ex speaks out to Soccer Aid drama
In this Monday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Romeo Beckham's ex speaking out on the famous family feud to one Brit dad's life-saving flight change and fallout from yesterday's Soccer Aid Welcome to the Mirror's Daily Digest, where we pull together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Monday, we're featuring everything from another development in the Beckham family feud to one dad's lucky escape from the doomed Air India flight and Soccer Aid drama hitting social media. This afternoon, Romeo Beckham's ex girlfriend Kim Turnbull has broken ranks to speak out about the Brooklyn feud that has tormented the family. Elsewhere, a dad has spoken out after a last minute flight change saved his life and Paddy McGuiness has hit out at Carlos Tevez after the Soccer Aid star scored four goals past the TV icon last night. Romeo Beckham's ex Kim Turnbull breaks silence on Brooklyn feud and 'scapegoat' lies As the Beckham feud drags on, our showbiz team spotted that Romeo Beckham's ex-girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, broke her silence on social media this afternoon after being dragged into the bitter family drama. Kim, 26, is said to be at the heart of the Beckham fallout in which eldest child Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz, 30, have become estranged. The DJ is said to have dated Brooklyn before he met billionaire heiress Nicola. However, following weeks of headlines about her and Brooklyn, Kim fumed that she was 'embarrassed by the lies.' This Monday, Kim took to social media to speak out for the first time on the drama. She said: "I've avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire, however it's come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on." Brit dad meant to be in Air India plane crash survivor's Seat 11A breaks silence This Monday, our News team covered one British dad's lucky escape after a last minute flight change saved his life - he was due on the Air India flight 171 this week. The dad has shared his shock and expressed his gratitude after he changed his plans at the very last minute and has spoken of the very bizarre coincidence with his new booking. Owen Jackson, 31, from Saffron Walden in Essex, had been in India on a work trip and was scheduled to fly back this week but had to decide between flying back on Thursday or Saturday. In the end his colleagues said to take the Saturday flight as the job would take a bit longer than originally planned. He was then booked onto the same route on Saturday which would have been the same aircraft as the one which crashed, killing all but one of the 242 people onboard. In a bizarre coincidence, Owen was booked onto seat 11A for the Saturday flight - the seat number belonging to the only survivor of flight 171. Paddy McGuinness hits out at Carlos Tevez 'assault' after Soccer Aid Soccer Aid graced TV screens yesterday evening, raising over £15 million for UNICEF. However, drama over the hotly anticipated match has spilled in to today after former Manchester City ace Carlos Tevez fired four goals past England keeper Paddy McGuinness and fans accused him of forgetting Soccer Aid is for charity. Paddy McGuinness has now broken his silence after being on the wrong end of the Carlos Tevez masterclass. Taking to Instagram today, Paddy shared a hilarious snap of him and Tevez post-match. Tevez had a huge grin on his face as he and Paddy pointed fingers at each other. The funnyman wrote alongside it: "Police are looking to contact this man in connection with an assault that took place in the Old Trafford area of Manchester last night." Viewers at home joked Tevez was approaching the game with the ferocity of a Champions League final. Grooming gangs have 'nowhere to hide' Yvette Cooper vows as damning report published This afternoon, our Politics team were in the Commons to listen to Yvette Cooper's statement on grooming gangs. The Home Secretary said a "damning" report into grooming gangs found the UK has "lost more than a decade" in protecting children. The Labour minister told MPs "vile" abusers will have "nowhere to hide" as she vowed to finally bring hundreds of evil predators to justice. She told the Commons the Government will bring in a string of new laws after Baroness Louise Casey unearthed chilling failures. In a report published this afternoon, Baroness Casey called for a full national inquiry to highlight the harrowing abuse suffered by hundreds of children, and ensure it never happens again. Ms Cooper said: "We have lost more than a decade. That must end now." Brazen Prince Andrew heads to huge royal event despite King Charles 'ban' As Royals gathered for the annual Garter Day this Monday, Prince Andrew was spotted heading to Windsor Castle - despite not being expected to take part in its public procession. The disgraced Duke of York was seen in a shirt and tie driving his car towards the castle for the ancient Order of the Garter ceremony as the Royal Family 's summer season began in earnest. The day sees those in the order gather for lunch at the castle before a procession takes place through the castle grounds that sees members dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes. Andrew is a member of the order alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William and is believed to be joining the annual lunch and investiture, which takes place behind closed doors. However, he was not expected to take part in the public procession through the castle grounds - having been banished from it for the past four years. Andrew stepped down from public life after the furore over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: On Father's Day, he flew to Ahmedabad to say hello to one son, goodbye to another
Air India plane crash AHMEDABAD: It was Father's Day on Sunday, but Ramesh Bhaliya arrived in Ahmedabad not to receive warm hugs but to collect the mortal remains of his youngest son. The London businessman flew down to Civil Hospital here, where his younger son Ajaykumar lay in the morgue, while his eldest son Viswash was recuperating in the ward. Viswash, who was seated on 11A of AI 171, is the sole survivor of the plane crash. Both the brothers, Viswash and Ajay, are British citizens and have come down to Ahmedabad for business. "Ramesh is in no state to talk to anyone. He is still grappling with the tragedy," said Deepak Devji, village sarpanch from Diu who travelled to Ahmedabad to support the family. Ramesh is staying in a hotel near the hospital, while a close friend maintains watch over Viswash as he recuperates. "No other close family members have travelled with him to the city," Deepak added. The brothers hail from the Patelwadi area of Bucharwada village in Diu, having migrated to London several years ago to build their dreams. For 15 years, they had jointly operated a garment business in the UK and a boat business in Diu. Seat 11A became a lifeline for Viswash since it was near the emergency exit on the ill-fated AI 171. Just across the aisle, on 11J, sat his younger brother, Ajaykumar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo Within 30 seconds of take-off, Ajay died. Viswash stumbled out from the burning wreckage, his survival captured in a heart-wrenching video shot by rescue workers and volunteers. It shows him staggering through the debris, bloodied and in shock, crying out: "Plane fatyo che! Plane fatyo che!" (The plane has exploded). Locals and rescue workers rushed to his aid, pulling him into an ambulance. The brothers and their uncle and aunt were among 15 residents from Diu's Bucharwada and Vanakbara villages aboard the flight.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
On Father's Day, he came to reunite with one son, grieve for another
1 2 3 On Father's Day , Ramesh Bhaliya arrived in Ahmedabad not to receive warm hugs but to collect the mortal remains of his youngest son and meet his eldest son, who miraculously survived the AI 171 crash and is his only solace now. The London businessman had flown halfway across the world to Civil Hospital, where Ajaykumar lay in the morgue, while his eldest son Viswashkumar was recuperating in the ward. Viswash, who was seated on 11A of AI 171, is the sole survivor of the plane crash. Both the brothers are British citizens and had come down to Ahmedabad for business purposes. The weight of grief has rendered Ramesh speechless. "Rameshbhai is in no state to talk to anyone. He is still grappling with the tragedy," says Deepak Devji, the village sarpanch from Diu who travelled to Ahmedabad to support the grieving family. Ramesh has taken refuge in a local hotel nearby, while a close friend maintains watch over Viswash as he recuperates. "No other close family members have travelled with him to the city," Deepak adds. The brothers originally hail from Patelwadi area of Bucharwada village in Diu, having migrated to London several years ago to build their dreams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo For 15 years, they had jointly operated a garment business in the UK and a boat business in Diu. Seat 11A became a lifeline for Viswash since it was near the emergency exit on the ill-fated AI 171. Just across the aisle, on 11J, sat his younger brother, Ajaykumar Ramesh. Within 30 seconds of take-off, fate intervened mercilessly, separating the brothers in ways nobody could have imagined. Viswash stumbled from the burning wreckage, his survival captured in heart-wrenching video shot by rescue workers and volunteers. It shows him staggering through the debris, bloodied and in shock, crying out: "Plane fatyo che! Plane fatyo che!" (The plane has exploded). Local residents and rescue workers rushed to his aid, pulling him into an ambulance as the magnitude of the disaster unfolded around them. The brothers and their uncle and aunt were among 15 residents from Diu's Bucharwada and Vanakbara villages aboard the flight.
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Business Standard
15-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
How passenger in seat 11A became only survivor of Air India plane crash
Viswash Kumar Ramesh was one of 242 people on the 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. Somehow, he walked away. Only the passenger in Seat 11A on Air India Flight 171 lived to tell the tale, a survival nothing short of a miracle. When the Air India plane with 242 people onboard crashed into a building moments after taking off from the international airport in Ahmedabad, it burst into flames. The impact, heat and smoke were so intense, officials said, that escape was impossible. Except for Viswash Kumar Ramesh, 38. Mr. Ramesh's story initially appeared too good to be true; the crash was so severe that the bodies of most victims were charred beyond recognition, officials said. But by late evening, Air India confirmed that there had been one survivor, who was getting treatment at the hospital. Amit Shah, India's home minister, said he had visited the survivor, and Indian media ran photos of Mr. Shah standing at Mr. Ramesh's bedside. 'I still can't believe how I got out alive,' Mr. Ramesh said on Friday in an interview from his hospital bed with India's state broadcaster, Doordarshan. 'I thought I was also about to die.' Mr. Ramesh, who was seated in an exit row, said the plane had felt 'stuck five or 10 seconds after takeoff,' and it seemed to be trying to accelerate when it crashed. The front of the plane, after hitting buildings, crashed into an open area, he said, while the tail was stuck in a building, which was later identified as the dining facility of a medical college. Mr. Ramesh said he unbuckled his seatbelt after the crash when he saw a chance for escape. He did not make clear whether he had to open the emergency exit he was sitting next to, or if the impact had caused it to open. 'When my door broke, I saw there was some space — that I could try to get out,' he said in the interview. 'The other side, people couldn't get out, as it was crushed against a wall.' Mr. Ramesh, who is a British citizen, was returning to England after vacationing in India along with his brother Ajay, their younger brother Nayan said. Ajay, who the passenger list showed was seated in 11J on the right side of the plane, did not survive. Shortly after the crash, Mr. Ramesh made a video call from near the wreckage to his family in Leicester to confirm he was safe, the younger brother said. There, the family home was a scene of both mourning for Ajay and stunned amazement that Viswash had somehow walked away.
