Mr. Rajesh Kumar, seated comfortably in 11A, found himself thrust into a nightmare he can never forget. Recounting the moments leading up to the crash, he described the sudden roar and violent shudder of the plane as it began to descend uncontrollably. Passengers around him screamed, clinging tightly to their seats and each other, as the aircraft spiraled with terrifying force. “One minute everything was normal, the next, it felt like the world was ending,” he recalled.

His survival, he says, was nothing short of a miracle, but the trauma lingers vividly. Mr. Kumar still experiences vivid flashbacks and moments of panic, struggling with the psychological aftermath. He credits the quick response of the crew and his fellow passengers for increasing the chances of survival for many. Among his reflections:

  • Communication breakdowns that complicated crew coordination.
  • Heroic acts by fellow passengers assisting the injured.
  • The…