The Papers: Air India crash 'sole survivor' and 'miracle of seat 11A'
Summary
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed near Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board, except one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A. This is the UK's worst air disaster since 1985. Possible crash causes include engine failure, bird strike, or wing position problem.Key Facts
- The crash involved an Air India flight bound for London, crashing near Ahmedabad.
- Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived, making his seat, 11A, noteworthy.
- 241 people, including 52 Britons and others from India, Portugal, and Canada, died.
- This is the worst UK air disaster since 1985.
- Experts think engine failure, a bird strike, or a wing problem might have caused the crash.
- The aircraft also hit a hostel, killing more people on the ground.
- This was the first crash of a Boeing 787 since it started flying in 2011.
- King Charles III and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and sadness.
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