Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British citizen, is recovering in Ahmedabad Civil Hospital after being identified as the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash on Thursday that resulted in 241 fatalities.

Ramesh reportedly walked away from the accident with only minor injuries, including bruises and burns.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was on a flight to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after take-off, leaving Ramesh bewildered by his survival.

He recalls being in his seat, which was near the emergency exit, when the aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure and descended suddenly.

Dr. Rajnish Patel, head of surgery at the hospital, indicated that Ramesh's condition is stable and that he will remain under observation for the next few days.

He described Ramesh's injuries as primarily to the left side of his face and shoulder, with no indications of bone fractures.

Ramesh is known to have been conscious upon extricating himself from the wreckage, still fastened in his seatbelt when he initially regained awareness.

The incident occurred as the plane lost altitude and crashed in a residential locality in Ahmedabad, igniting a fire that consumed the aircraft.

Witness accounts, including video footage, depicted the plane taxiing and gaining height before it dropped dramatically and struck the ground.

Ramesh, who was traveling with his brother Ajay, is dealing with the emotional aftermath of the disaster, including the loss of his sibling, who perished in the crash.

According to Dr. Patel, Ramesh is experiencing severe post-traumatic amnesia, a common response to significant trauma, and he may come to recall more details over time.

On the day of the incident, mobile phone footage captured Ramesh emerging from the disaster site, where he reported witnessing bodies scattered around him, causing him distress as he sought to escape.

An ambulance transported him to the hospital, where he is receiving care.

The passenger manifest included 242 individuals, 169 from India, 53 from Britain, seven from Portugal, and one from Canada, comprising a total of 10 cabin crew members and two pilots.

Following the crash, Air India stated its intention to compensate the families of the deceased with 1 crore rupees (approximately $133,600).

In response to the disaster, India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu, announced that the government would conduct an investigation in accordance with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

Boeing has pledged its support for the inquiry led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, aiming to uncover the causes of the accident.

Ramesh's family, located in Gujarat, arrived at the hospital soon after the news broke, highlighting the immediate personal impact of the tragedy.

The investigation remains a paramount focus as authorities work to understand the circumstances that led to this catastrophic event.