Relief for Nagpur Family as Doctor Son Survives Ahmedabad Plane Crash
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Nagpur, India: A young doctor from Nagpur, Dr Sushant Deshmukh, narrowly escaped death when Air India Flight AI 171 crashed into the hostel premises of B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad on 12 June. Dr Deshmukh, a medical intern at the college, was present in the building at the time of the tragic incident.
The crash, which claimed the lives of over 270 people including dozens on the ground, struck the Atulyam Hostel where many interns were staying. Dr Deshmukh described the terrifying experience, stating that if the plane had tilted just slightly differently, it could have hit the main hospital building and caused even greater loss of life.
Though physically unharmed, he witnessed the hostel engulfed in flames and suffered the trauma of seeing friends and colleagues injured. “It was horrifying. I still can’t believe I made it out alive,” he said. The hostel has since been sealed by authorities for safety reasons.
His mother, Dr Sushama Deshmukh, a well-known gynaecologist in Nagpur, expressed relief that her son was safe but acknowledged the emotional toll it had taken on him. “He’s safe, but shaken. Many of his friends are injured, and he’s doing all he can to help,” she said.
According to the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), around 50–60 medical students from the neighbouring hostels were injured and admitted to hospital. Some remain in critical condition, and a resident doctor’s wife is among the deceased. FAIMA has appealed to the public for blood donations to assist with ongoing treatment efforts.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, which has left a deep impact on the medical community and raised questions about aviation safety and emergency preparedness.
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