Ahmedabad Plane Crash: UK Passenger’s Haunting ‘Goodbye India’ Post Goes Viral After Tragedy, Check

The haunting final Instagram video of a British man has gone viral after he was confirmed dead in the Ahmedabad plane crash. Jamie Ray Meek, a UK national, recorded the clip just before boarding Air India Flight AI171. In the video, he smiles and calmly says goodbye to India before his flight to London.

“We are at the airport just boarding. Goodbye India on a 10-hour flight back to London,” he says in the short clip. He also reflects on his trip, adding, “My biggest takeaway is to not lose your patience with your partner.” He ends the video with, “Going back happily, happily, happily calm.”

Check out the viral video below!

🚨 Jamie Ray Meek, a British citizen listed as a passenger on Air India Flight 171, reportedly shared a final Instagram Story shortly before takeoff.

He appears on the official manifest under GBR 149261531. A video believed to be his last post.#India #Crash #Ahmedabad #Boeing… pic.twitter.com/KmSpz9iOi9

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UK Passenger Among Victims of Ahmedabad Plane Crash

The Air India flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM IST on Thursday, bound for London Gatwick. The plane was carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, 169 Indians, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian. Minutes after takeoff, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed between 1 and 2 PM IST.

Air India confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the families. A helpline has been activated at 1800 5691 444 for assistance. Officials said all 242 passengers and crew died in the crash, making it one of the deadliest air disasters in recent times.

Bird Hit May Have Caused Engine Failure

Aviation experts believe multiple bird hits could be behind the plane crash. Reports suggest the engines lost power after takeoff, likely due to birds interfering with flight operations. The aircraft was unable to reach safe speed and altitude before it went down.

The Ahmedabad plane crash occurred near a densely populated area, raising concerns over bird activity close to the airport. Experts say bird strikes in such zones are a known risk and may have triggered engine failure.