The mystery of seat 11A: Two crashes, two survivors, one incredible coincidence

In a twist of fate that has stunned the world, a strange coincidence has emerged from the devastating Air India Flight AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12, 2025. Out of 241 passengers onboard, only one person survived, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. His seat number? 11A.

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This seemingly ordinary seat now carries an extraordinary legacy. Over two decades earlier, in 1998, Thai singer Ruangsak Loychusak also survived a horrific plane crash, Thai Airways Flight TG261, which crashed into a swamp, killing many. Loychusak, though badly shaken and haunted by the experience, lived to tell the tale. His seat during that flight was also 11A.

The eerie parallel between the two incidents has sparked global fascination, with many calling it more than mere coincidence. When Loychusak heard of the survival of Ramesh and the shared seat number, he posted a heartfelt message:
"Survivor of a plane crash in India. He sat in the same seat as me. 11A."
He added, "My condolences to all those who lost."

The symbolism and connection between the two survivors, both men who lived through catastrophic air disasters from the same seat number has stirred both wonder and reflection. While aviation experts stress that such events are purely coincidental, the emotional weight of this alignment cannot be ignored.