Why Do Passengers Tend to Avoid Seat 11A? Ahmedabad Plane Crash Survivor Ditches Death!

After the horrifying Ahmedabad plane crash, one story stands out—seat 11A. A survivor who sat there lived to tell the tale, making many question if this seat is cursed or blessed. The incident has left passengers wary of ever choosing 11A again.

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People often choose seats based on view or legroom, yet they rarely think twice about seat 11A. Passengers avoid that spot, believing it brings bad luck or slow exit. However, no one expected that seat to become a lifesaver. 

In the recent Ahmedabad Plane Crash, the sole survivor sat in 11A. His survival stunned everyone and made passengers question old seat superstitions. This twist shows fate can flip in an instant.

Tragedy Strikes: Air India Crash Claims Lives of All but One

Viral Bahayani posted a video of the sole survivor of the Ahmedabad Plane Crash, captioned “Miracle in seat 11 A!” In the footage, a 40-year-old man aboard Air India flight AI-171 miraculously survived the tragic crash and walked away with injuries.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A, said he managed to jump from the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at the last moment. The flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff at just 672 feet. Based on expert testimony, pieced together the last seconds: meagre thrust, down landing gear, a Mayday call, and fatal loss of lift.

Seat 11A’s Miracle: How One Life Was Spared

Flight attendants for American Airlines warned travellers to avoid seats 11A and 11F for slower exits. UNILAD Tech called seat 11A the worst spot on a 737 plane, noting its tiny circular window and cramped space. 

FlightRadar24 experts explained that Boeing’s air conditioning ducts block the window beside 11A. Despite this reputation, seat 11A saved Vishwash Kumar Ramesh’s life during the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. His seat’s location near an exit may have allowed his last-second jump to safety.

Astonishment and Hope: Public Reacts to the “God Gifted” Escape

Users flooded social media with awe and hope. “God gifted life 👏👏,” one user wrote, praising the survivor’s fortune. Another user, expressing the divine protection said, “जाको राखे साइयां मार सके न कोई ❤️.” 

One more user, with the thought that his mother's prayers may have saved him, commented, “God gave this man a second chance in life. koi dua, especially Maa Ki duayen sath hongi.” While a user sarcastically commented, “Price for seat 11A📈” The Ahmedabad Plane Crash survivor inspired prayers and memes, uniting people in emotion and wonder over the narrow escape.

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh’s escape highlights life’s fragile balance after the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. His survival turned seat 11A from a dreaded spot into a symbol of hope and grace.

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