June 18, 2025
Aryan Asari, a 17-year-old boy from a small village, never imagined his hobby of watching planes would put him at the center of a horrifying disaster.
What Happened in India?
- Aryan was visiting his father in Ahmedabad when he filmed an Air India plane crashing just after takeoff.
- The crash killed 241 passengers and crew, plus 30 people on the ground.
- His video—showing the plane wobbling and nosediving—became key evidence for investigators.
A Hobby Turned Nightmare
- Aryan loved watching planes and was excited to see them up close in the city.
- That day, he noticed the plane shaking strangely before it plunged into a neighborhood.
- After filming, he panicked, sending the video to his dad and friends—but it quickly spread worldwide.
Life After the Crash
- Reporters flooded his home for interviews.
- Police questioned him but did not arrest him (despite rumors).
- Traumatized, Aryan returned to his village and now avoids looking at planes.
- His father says: “I don’t think he’ll ever watch planes the same way again.”
What’s Next?
Investigators are still determining why the plane crashed, using Aryan’s video as a crucial clue.
