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Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Times of Oman
Seat 11A: Unlikely link between survivors of two plane crashes
Muscat: A striking coincidence has emerged from two unrelated plane crashes decades apart: In both cases, the only survivors were seated in seat 11A. In 1998, Thai singer Ruangsak Loychusak survived the crash of Thai Airways Flight TG261 while seated in 11A. The flight went down in southern Thailand, killing 101 of the 146 passengers and crew. Loychusak, then 20, sustained severe injuries, including spinal trauma and brain haemorrhaging, and later developed aerophobia, a fear of flying. More than two decades later, on 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was also seated in 11A — a window seat near an emergency exit. Despite multiple injuries, he was able to walk away from the wreckage. The coincidence has drawn global attention and sparked debate online, with some calling it a miracle and others noting the statistical anomaly. While seat 11A is located near the emergency exit on many aircraft, aviation experts caution that no seat guarantees survival in a crash. The two incidents occurred in different decades, countries, under different circumstances, and involved different aircraft. Yet, the shared detail has fuelled speculation and fascination, highlighting the unpredictable nature of air travel and survival.
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Tribune
Seat 11A: A Chilling Link Between Two Air Tragedy Survivors
Nearly three decades ago, Thai singer Ruangsak Loychusak—famous in the 90s as 'Iron Bones'—miraculously walked away from the wreckage of Thai Airways Flight TG261. The plane had crashed into a rubber plantation in 1998, killing 101 people. Ruangsak, who was seated in 11A, survived with injuries and carried a fear of flying for more than 10 years. Now, almost 27 years later, the number 11A has resurfaced in a way that left him speechless. This week, Ruangsak learned that Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—the only survivor of the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad—was also sitting in seat 11A when the plane hit a college hostel building. In a quiet and emotional post, Ruangsak said the coincidence gave him goosebumps. He called it a powerful reminder of how unpredictable and fragile life can be. He offered his heartfelt condolences to the victims' families in Ahmedabad and reflected on how one seat—11A—has now come to represent survival against all odds in two separate tragedies.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
The 11A enigma: Two plane crashes, two survivors and one seat story - similar tales of cheating death
NEW DELHI: A Thai singer has revealed he survived a deadly 1998 plane crash that killed 101 people—while seated in 11A, the very same seat number occupied by the sole survivor of the Air India tragedy. "The lone survivor of the plane crash in India was sitting in the same seat number as me, 11A," 47-year-old Ruangsak Loychusak said. "I want to offer my condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the tragedy," he added. Loychusak was aboard Thai Airways Flight TG261 from Bangkok to Surat Thani when the aircraft stalled and crashed into a swamp during its landing attempt. The disaster claimed 101 lives out of 132 passengers and 14 crew members, with 45 others sustaining injuries, the Daily Mail reported. Describing his "second life", he recalled the trauma he had to deal with after surviving the near-death experience. "I had difficulty flying for 10 years after the crash. I would struggled breathing, even though the air circulation was normal," he said. "I avoided speaking to anyone and always stared outside the window, blocking anyone from closing it to maintain my sense of safety. If I saw dark clouds or a rainstorm outside, I would feel terrible, like I was in hell," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Viswashkumar is the lone survivor out of the 242 aboard AI 171 and he was seated in 11A. He lost his brother in the crash, who was seated in 11J. Viswashkumar, a British citizen of Indian origin, and his brother Ajaykumar—originally from Diu—were among 15 passengers from Bucharwada and Vanakbara villages on the ill-fated flight. The brothers, who had lived in the UK for over 15 years, operated a garment business in London and managed a fishing venture in Diu.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
The 11A mystery: Two plane crashes, two lives spared, one seat
A Thai actor-singer who survived a deadly plane crash 27 years ago noticed an eerie coincidence when he got to know about the Air India disaster: the lone survivor was seated in the exact same seat as he was, December 11, 1998, 20-year-old Ruangsak Loychusak cheated death when Thai Airways Flight TG261 stalled and plunged into a swamp while attempting to land in southern Thailand, killing 101 of the 146 people on now 47, said he had goosebumps after learning that Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national who had a miraculous escape in the Air India Flight AI171 crash, was seated in 11A when the plane went down. In a Facebook post written in Thai, Ruangsak said, "Survivor of a plane crash in India. He sat in the same seat as me. 11A."The Boeing Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. Of the 242 people onboard, Ramesh was the only one to noted he no longer had his boarding pass from 1998, but said newspaper articles had documented his seat number and defying death, the actor has, on several occasions, openly addressed the trauma and survivor's guilt he carried for years. According to reports, he did not fly again for a described his life since the crash as a "second life", and offered his condolences to the families affected by the Air India miracle on seat 11A has stunned the public and sparked global fascination. Seated by the emergency exit, Ramesh was thrown from the aircraft on impact and, despite multiple injuries, managed to walk away from the wreckage and into a waiting from the hospital, Ramesh said he doesn't know how he survived when everyone else on the doomed plane perished."For some time, I thought I was also going to die. But when I opened my eyes, I realised I was alive and I tried to unbuckle myself from the seat and escape from where I could," he told DD fascination with Ramesh's narrow escape has led to a spike in interest for emergency exit seats on commercial flights, and seat 11A in particular. Social media is buzzing with posts by people looking to book these seats for their next Reel
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Miracle of seat 11A as singer survived fatal plane crash in exact same position
Ruangsak Loychusak, 47, from Thailand, survived a deadly crash in 1998 after sitting in seat 11A. Much like Air India survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was also sat in the same position A Thai popstar has revealed how he survived a plane crash in 1998 and was sitting in the same seat as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who miraculously made it out alive of the Air India disaster this week. Ruangsak Loychusak, 47, shared his eerie survival of the crash which killed 101 passengers on the Thai Airways flight TG261. He had set off from Bangkok to Surat Thani when it plummeted into a swamp. Although he no longer has his ticket, old news reports documented his brush with death at the time. Altogether, 101 out of 132 passengers and 14 crew members had died. 45 injuries were recorded after the catastrophe. After hearing about the unlikely news of the seat number, Ruangsak said he had "goosebumps". He stated: "The lone survivor of the plane crash in India was sitting in the same seat number as me, 11A. I want to offer my condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the tragedy." He added that nightmares of the crash plagued his life for a decade and said he suffered from breathing issues after the incident. "I had difficulty flying for 10 years after the crash. I would struggled breathing, even though the air circulation was normal. "I avoided speaking to anyone and always stared outside the window, blocking anyone from closing it to maintain my sense of safety. "If I saw dark clouds or a rainstorm outside, I would feel terrible, like I was in hell. I can still remember the sounds, smells, and even the taste of the water in the swamp the plane crashed into. For a long time, I would keep the feelings to myself." Over 20 years later, Ramesh survived a crash under similar circumstances and was also sat in seat 11A. Explaining how the disaster unfolded, he told DD News: "When the flight took off, within five to 10 seconds it felt like it was stuck in the air. "Suddenly, the lights started flickering – green and white. The aircraft wasn't gaining altitude and was just gliding before it suddenly slammed into a building and exploded.' He added: 'At first, I thought I was dead. Later, I realised I was still alive and saw an opening in the fuselage. I managed to unbuckle myself, used my leg to push through that opening, and crawled out.' It comes as the sole survivor of the Air India Flight 171 disaster revealed the horror moment before the plane erupted into a fireball near Ahmedabad Airport in western India during a shock crash. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, was carrying 242 people bound for Gatwick Airport when it crashed into a college in a residential area on Thursday. British passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, the sole survivor has told how the lights "started flickering" before the aircraft hit the ground. The 40-year-old told the Hindustan Times: "When the flight took off, within five to 10 seconds it felt like it was stuck in the air. "Suddenly, the lights started flickering – green and white – then the plane rammed into some establishment that was there.'
