A well-known Thai actor-singer, Ruangsak Loychusak, had a chilling realization when he discovered that the only survivor of the Air India crash was seated in the same seat as him - 11A. This eerie coincidence brought back memories of the Thai Airways Flight TG261 crash in 1998, where Ruangsak miraculously survived a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 101 passengers.

Ruangsak, now 47 years old, expressed his astonishment upon learning that Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national who survived the Air India Flight AI171 crash, was also seated in 11A during the fateful incident. In a Thai Facebook post, Ruangsak shared this uncanny connection, highlighting the significance of the shared seat number.

The Air India Boeing Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport, with Ramesh being the sole survivor among the 242 passengers on board. Ruangsak, although unable to locate his original boarding pass from 1998, recalled that newspaper articles had documented his seat number and miraculous survival from the Thai Airways crash.

Having faced death and grappled with survivor's guilt for years, Ruangsak has openly discussed the trauma he endured following the plane crash. Reports indicate that he refrained from flying for a decade after the harrowing incident, considering his life post-crash as a 'second life'. He extended his sympathies to the families affected by the Air India tragedy.

The story of the miraculous survivors of seat 11A has captivated the public and garnered global attention. Seated near the emergency exit, Ramesh was ejected from the aircraft upon impact and, despite sustaining multiple injuries, managed to escape the wreckage and seek medical assistance. Reflecting on his improbable survival, Ramesh expressed bewilderment at being the sole survivor among the passengers who tragically lost their lives.

Ramesh's miraculous escape has generated heightened interest in emergency exit seats on commercial flights, particularly seat 11A. Social media platforms are abuzz with individuals seeking to secure these coveted seats for their upcoming travels, inspired by the incredible tale of survival associated with this specific seat.

Source: India Today