Ramesh Vishwaskumar (British Businessman) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	British
Birthplace	Daman and Diu, India

Latest News about Ramesh Vishwaskumar

12/07/2025

One month after the Air India crash, survivor Vishwaskumar Ramesh was reported to be struggling with severe trauma and survivor's guilt. He lost his brother Ajaykumar in the crash and has been undergoing psychiatric treatment to cope with the psychological impact of being the sole survivor of the disaster that claimed 260 lives total.

12/06/2025

Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London Gatwick. The aircraft plummeted into the BJ Medical College hostel compound, killing all 241 people onboard except Vishwaskumar Ramesh, plus 19 people on the ground. Ramesh, seated in 11A, miraculously survived by crawling through a gap in the fuselage after his seat detached and landed in a narrow gap between buildings.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Vishwaskumar Ramesh
Known For	As the lone survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad, India on June 12, 2025.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Siblings	2 Brothers (including Ajaykumar Ramesh, deceased in Air India crash)

Career

Overview	Vishwaskumar Ramesh is a 40-year-old British citizen of Indian origin who has lived in the United Kingdom for over two decades. He gained international attention as the sole survivor of Air India Flight AI 171, which crashed on June 12, 2025, near Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 deaths onboard and 19 on the ground.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ramesh was the only passenger to survive the Air India crash that claimed 241 lives.
2. He had been living in the UK for more than 20 years prior to the accident.
3. Just before the crash, he was visiting family in India with his cousin.
4. On the day of the accident, he was seated next to the emergency exit and had a different row from his brother.
5. During the flight, he experienced a devastating sequence of events where the aircraft disintegrated shortly after takeoff.
6. He suffered several injuries and received treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where he was said to be in stable condition.
7. He was seated in 11A, near a window, and his seat detached during the crash, landing in a gap between buildings that cushioned the fall.
8. He unbuckled himself, crawled out through a gap in the fuselage using his leg to push through, with his left hand burned by flames.
9. His brother Ajay (or Ajaykumar), aged 45, seated in 11J across the aisle, died in the crash.
10. He was discharged from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on 17/06/2025, the same day his brother's remains were handed over to the family after DNA confirmation.
11. He was visiting family in India when the crash occurred.
12. He was seated in seat 11A by the window on the left side of the aircraft.
13. His brother Ajaykumar Ramesh, aged 45, was seated across the aisle in seat 11J and died in the crash.
14. During the crash, the aircraft disintegrated shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
15. His seat detached during the impact and landed in a narrow gap between buildings, where loose soil cushioned the fall and protected him from the fireball.
16. He unbuckled himself and crawled out through a gap in the shattered fuselage, pushing through with his leg.
17. He sustained injuries including burns to his left hand, chest injuries, eye injuries, and foot injuries.
18. He received treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and was discharged on June 17, 2025.
19. He has been undergoing psychiatric treatment to cope with survivor's guilt and trauma from the incident.
20. He has not planned to return to London following the crash.

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