In an extraordinary twist of fate, a student unknowingly escaped certain death by missing Air India Flight AI171 by just 10 minutes, blaming a late taxi and traffic congestion on the way to the airport.

The young man, whose name is being withheld for privacy, was scheduled to board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to Gatwick. The flight was carrying 242 people, including passengers, pilots, and cabin crew.

“I was frustrated at first. The traffic was terrible, and I begged the driver to speed up. But now I realize that delay saved my life,” the student shared in an emotional message on social media.

According to sources, the student had booked a last-minute seat on the ill-fated flight but arrived at the airport terminal only to find the boarding gates closed. He initially tried to plead with airport staff to let him in but was told the system had closed boarding.

Only hours later, the student realized the horrifying truth: the flight he was supposed to be on had crashed just minutes after departure. “I’m still in shock. I was supposed to be there. I don’t know why I was spared, but I will never take life for granted again.”

This incident adds another emotional layer to the tragic crash of AI171, where emergency response teams continue recovery and investigation efforts. Authorities are working with international aviation bodies to determine the cause of the crash.

Air India Flight AI171 Crash: Boeing 787 (VT-ANB) Goes Down After Takeoff from Ahmedabad – 242 Feared Dead

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Last Update: June 14, 2025

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