New details have emerged about the final moments of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed just after takeoff, leaving only one survivor. The black box recording reveals the pilot’s struggle to regain control as the plane lost power mid-air.
“No thrust… I am not able to lift,” Captain Sumeet Sabharwal radioed before the Boeing 787 plummeted into a medical college compound. The crash claimed 241 lives, with British passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh surviving against all odds.
Aviation experts are scrutinizing the recovered flight data to determine the cause. Early reports suggest possible engine failure, though Boeing has yet to confirm any mechanical defects. Meanwhile, grieving families from India, the UK, and other nations gather in Ahmedabad, seeking answers and closure.
The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the risks of air travel—and the bravery of pilots who fight until the very end to save lives.
