Sole Survivor of Air India Crash: Seat 11A and the Role of Emergency Exits

Air India Plane Crash: One Survivor's Story Highlights Importance of Emergency Exits. On June 15th, 2025, an Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad, India, resulting in a tragic loss of life. However, one passenger, seated in 11A, miraculously survived. The video report features Captain Sonong Mingcharoen, former president of the Thai Pilots Association, who notes that the survivor's seat was near an exit. While this proximity may have played a role, experts from the US Aviation Safety Foundation caution against assuming this seat is always the safest. Michel Fox emphasized that each crash is unique, and survival depends on various factors, including the plane's condition and the speed of the emergency response. The survivor's story underscores the importance of following safety instructions and being aware of emergency exits during air travel.