One Year After Air India Crash, Sole Survivor Demands Truth Over Deadly Disaster
The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people in June 2025 has renewed his call for clarity, demanding “honesty, transparency and answers” as the first anniversary of the tragedy approaches.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national who was the only passenger to survive the crash, says he continues to live with deep psychological trauma, financial hardship, and unresolved questions about how the disaster unfolded.
The incident involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, striking a medical college and killing 241 passengers and crew on board the London-bound flight.
Among the dead were 169 Indian nationals and 52 Britons. A further 19 people on the ground were also killed, while dozens more were injured.
Ramesh lost his brother in the crash and has previously described his survival as a “miracle.”
However, he says the emotional toll has not eased with time, pointing to ongoing trauma and the absence of clear answers from investigators.
Speaking on the approaching anniversary, he said families of victims continue to struggle with uncertainty.
He stressed that what they need most is transparency about what led to the tragedy, noting that investigations have yet to produce a final report.
Preliminary findings released shortly after the crash indicated that both fuel switches on the aircraft moved to the “cut-off” position shortly after takeoff, stopping fuel supply to the engines. Authorities have said the investigation is in its final stages.
Beyond the search for answers, Ramesh is also facing financial difficulties, receiving limited support since the disaster.
Representatives say he has been unable to return to normal work and continues to rely on minimal monthly income while supporting his family.
He has also begun civil legal action, as affected families and legal teams await the outcome of ongoing investigations to determine accountability for the crash.
Air India, along with representatives of its parent company, the Tata Group, says it has met with Ramesh and remains in contact, providing ongoing support as discussions continue.
For survivors and families of victims, however, the central demand remains unchanged: clarity on what caused one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years and how such a tragedy might have been prevented.
