He finds it impossible to recall the crashing moment, describing his mind filled with suffering and sleepless nights.

When Ridge probed further, asking him when he realised something was wrong, Ramesh replied: "It's very difficult to explain."

In a separate interview with BBC News, Ramesh (whose first language is Gujarati) said: "I'm only one survivor. Still, I'm not believing. It's a miracle."

"I lost my brother as well. My brother is my backbone. Last few years, he was always supporting me."

Daily struggles

His mother has also been deeply affected, isolating herself outside his door.

Physically, Ramesh continues to suffer severe pain in his leg, shoulder, knee, and back from injuries sustained while crawling from the wreckage.

He struggles with basic activities like walking and driving and has been medically unable to work since.

Despite a PTSD diagnosis during his hospital stay in India, he has yet to receive ongoing treatment since returning home.

The tragic crash left many families devastated, and advisers supporting Ramesh say the airline has not provided adequate care or communication.

Air India has offered an interim compensation of approximately £21,500 ($28,226) which Ramesh accepted for immediate needs.

Yet the family fishing business he ran with his brother in India collapsed after the accident, adding to financial distress.

Trust fund

Advocates for Ramesh have publicly called on Air India executives to meet the survivor and families affected to address their ongoing needs and suffering.

“Whoever's responsible at the highest level should be on the ground meeting the victims of this tragic event, and understanding their needs,” said a local community leader supporting Ramesh.

The airline, owned by Tata Group, said senior leaders continue visiting families and that an offer to meet Ramesh's representatives remains open. Tata has also created a Rs5 billion trust fund dedicated to Air India plane crash victims.

They affirmed that care for Ramesh and those affected “remains our absolute priority.”

A preliminary investigation revealed the plane’s fuel supply was “cut” seconds after takeoff, and inquiries are ongoing.

Meanwhile, the story of the lone survivor from seat 11A stands as a somber testimony to tragedy’s human toll — a man forever marked by loss, pain, and the haunting question of why he lived while so many others did not.

His heartbreaking story is a call for better care and justice for victims.

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