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British Father Escapes Tragic Air India Crash

6/17/2025

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Owen Jackson, a British father, narrowly escaped the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 on June 12, 2025, which claimed 241 lives, including 53 Britons. Remarkably, the only survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, occupied seat 11A—originally reserved for Jackson. Investigators are now delving into the black boxes to uncover the tragedy's cause.

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Owen Jackson, a British father, narrowly escaped the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 on June 12, 2025, which claimed 241 lives, including 53 Britons. Remarkably, the only survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, occupied seat 11A—originally reserved for Jackson. Investigators are now delving into the black boxes to uncover the tragedy's cause.