00:00Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor in the Air India Boeing Flight 171 that crashed into hospital hostel on Thursday afternoon at Ahmedabad, says, he quickly removes his seatbelt and runs out of the plane after the aircraft crash landed less than 59 seconds after takeoff on the ground floor of the medical students hostel with the luck on his side, that the door of the plane got broken and opened immediately after the plane crash landed,
00:28and no wall of the building was blocking his way unlike many others who could have escaped but they were prevented or blocked by the wall of the hostel building that denied him the opportunity to be able to run out of the plane, and, Air India in a press statement said the Boeing 171 is 12 years old and the managing director and chief executive officer of Air India, Campbell Wilson in a video press release said that only one person out of the 242 passengers and crew members
00:58on board the plane survived, this, the president and chief executive officer of Boeing, the US plane, missiles and rockets manufacturer, said he has spoken with Air India, Tata Sons and Tata Group Chairman, Nat Raj and Chandrasekharan to offer full support, saying,
01:15A Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India's aircraft accident investigation bureau while India Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi today paid an on the spot assessment visit to the crash site and the hospital where people on ground that sustained injuries and the British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh who is the only survivor among the people on board the plane are being treated, and the Prime Minister after the visit issued a statement to condole with the families and
01:45relatives of the dead victims including the family and relatives of former Gujarat chief minister, Sri Vijay Rupani, a highly notable personality of apparent centre of interest that also died in the plane crash. CCTV footage made available online by local media indicated that the plane crash landed very close to the airport in less than 59 seconds after take-off and the plane was still within the view of the airport CCTV camera.
02:12The only survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh said the plane crash landed within 33 seconds after take-off with the plane lights turning green and white. He said he thought he was dead like every other person on board the plane because he saw before his eyes the air hostesses caught in fire.
02:30The lone survivor spoke in his native language while speaking on the sickbed and answering questions from a news reporter based in Ahmedabad and his statement is presented as translated by Sky News.
02:42The crashed Air India plane was travelling from India to London after the flight AI 171 departed Sardar Vallabhi Patel International Airport at 13.39 local time, 8.09 Greenwich mean time, and was due to touch down at London's Gatwick Airport at 18.25 British summer time.
03:03According to BBC, the only survivor told local media from his hospital bed that, 30 seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise, it all happened so quickly.
03:15His cousin, AJ Balgi, said Mr. Ramesh called his family to say he was, fine, but he does not know the whereabouts of his brother, also called AJ, who was on the plane with him.
03:27The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which took off from the city of Ahmedabad, in western India, ploughed into a residential area, hitting a hospital complex and medical student hostel.
03:40CNN reported that, at least 290 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed on departure at an airport in Ahmedabad, India, health officials said.
03:51The plane, en route to London, hit a hostel for doctors when it crashed, and images show its tail protruding from the building.
04:00The death toll includes people on the plane and others on the ground, police said.
04:05Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the 40-year-old, who was in.
04:09Seat 11A, came out limping after the crash and was rushed to the hospital by locals.
04:14Union Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu expressed deep sorrow and stated that the nation is shaken by the horrific incident and pledged a fair and thorough investigation to uncover the cause of the crash.
04:29Union Home Minister, Ahmed Shah stated that there was no chance of saving anyone after the deadly crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad due to the high temperatures and large quantity of fuel on board.
04:43Hindustan Times published an image showing twisted metal, shattered walls, and remnants of Flight AI-171 buried deep inside the hostel building.
04:55These chilling images revealed the devastating impact of the Air India tragedy that claimed over 200 lives, the Indian news media stated.
05:03Air India said 169 of the 230 passengers were Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
05:15BBC reports stated that Thursday's incident was the first fatal crash involving a 787 Dreamliner, first introduced in 2011.
05:25US and British investigators will travel to India, with the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, saying it will assist Indian authorities.
05:37India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGCA, said the aircraft issued a mayday call seconds after takeoff.
05:44It lost contact with air traffic control shortly thereafter, crashing just outside the airport's perimeter.
05:52Boeing President and CEO, Kelly Ortberg in a statement issued and made available by the Boeing Media Relations, said,
06:00Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad.
06:11I have spoken with Air India Chairman, N. Chandrasekharan to offer our full support,
06:16and a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
06:22Boeing will defer to India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, AAIB, to provide information about Air India Flight 171,
06:33in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization Protocol known as Annex 13, Boeing President stated.
06:42Harsh Sanghavi, India Minister of State for Home, Industries, Transport, Youth and Sports stated on his ex-social media account that,
06:51Honorable Prime Minister Srinarendra Bhai Modi reached Ahmedabad this morning and visited the site of the plane crash.
06:59He conducted a thorough inspection of the crash site, asking very detailed questions about each and every aspect of the incident,
07:07response efforts, and relief measures.
07:10Met with injured patients at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, inquiring about their health,
07:15interacted with doctors and healthcare workers injured in the accident,
07:19taking stock of their condition and the patient's health.
07:22The PM held a high-level meeting in Ahmedabad, providing crucial guidance to ensure a swift and effective response.
07:30The administration is working tirelessly to provide assistance and support to the families of the passengers affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
07:39Arrangements have been made for relatives to stay at Circuit House and other designated locations,
07:45with transportation services available from civil hospital.
07:49Our medical team, including doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff, are dedicated to providing care to the injured.
07:57The DNA identification process is underway, and our police personnel are ensuring the well-being and safety of the family members.
08:05In this difficult time, the community comes together, and every individual is performing the duty with sincerity and compassion, said the minister.
08:15Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by officials on the progress of rescue operations when he visited the crash site in his home state of Gujarat on Friday.
08:26On Friday, Government of India Press Information Bureau, in a separate press release on Friday, stated that,
08:32Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad today in the wake of the tragic plane crash that claimed numerous lives.
08:40Expressing solidarity with the affected families, Sri Modi met those injured in the aftermath, including the lone survivor,
08:48and assured him of the nation's unwavering support during this difficult time.
08:51PM also chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities to assess the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
09:00In separate posts on X, Sri Modi stated,
09:04met those injured in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad,
09:08including the lone survivor and assured them that we are with them and their families in this tough time.
09:14The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery,
09:17chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities.
09:21Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi today condiled the passing of former Gujarat Chief Minister,
09:27Sri Vijay Rupani, who tragically lost his life in the recent Ahmedabad air disaster.
09:33Sri Modi highlighted Sri Rupani's distinguished career, recalling his contributions across various roles,
09:40including his tenure in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, as Rajasada MP, Gujarat BJP President,
09:47and as a cabinet minister in the state government.
09:50In a thread post on X, Sri Modi wrote,
09:53met the family of Sri Vijaybhai Rupani G.
09:57It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst.
10:00I've known him for decades.
10:03We worked together, shoulder to shoulder,
10:05including during some of the most challenging times.
10:09Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking,
10:11firmly committed to the party's ideology.
10:13Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the organization
10:19and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat's chief minister.
10:23In every role assigned, he distinguished himself,
10:26be it in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation,
10:29as Rajasada MP,
10:31as Gujarat BJP President and as cabinet minister in the state government.
10:36Vijaybhai and I also worked extensively when he was Gujarat CM.
10:40He ushered in many measures that enhanced Gujarat's growth trajectory,
10:45particularly in boosting ease of living.
10:48We'll always cherish the interactions we had.
10:51My thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief.
10:55On Shanti, India Prime Minister stated,
10:58I'm not going to be able to live out of my eyes.
11:03I'm not going to be able to live out of my eyes.
11:06Because for a while, I thought that I'm not going to die.
11:11But when I saw my eyes open, I thought I was alive.
11:15I tried to, when I was out of my seat and my belt,
11:18I tried to get out of my seat and where I could get out of my seat.
11:20So I got out of my eyes.
11:21I tried to get out of my seat and I tried to get out of my seat.
11:51I tried to get out of my seat and there's a lot of speed.
11:54I tried to get out of my seat and I tried to get out of my seat.
11:58There was a hostel in the hospital.
12:00Yes, in the hostel.
12:03Everything was done.
12:07When the flight crashed, did you land on the hostel?
12:11Did you land on the hostel?
12:12No.
12:13because I think when I was on the side, there was no land in the hostel.
12:19The ground floor was on the ground floor.
12:23I don't know about it, but when I was on the land, it was on the ground floor.
12:29When I was on the ground floor, when I was on the ground floor,
12:35I saw that it was on the ground floor.
12:39It was on the ground floor, and I was on the ground floor.
12:45That was on the ground floor, but I didn't want to leave.
12:49It was on the ground floor, so I was on the ground floor.
12:52I was on the ground floor.
12:55I didn't know how to get in front of me, because the two of the hostel were on the ground floor.
