Teen's Shocking Video of Air India Plane Crash Captivates the World

A 17-year-old, Aryan Asari, inadvertently captured the harrowing moments of the Air India crash on video while filming from his terrace in Ahmedabad. The dreadful incident has left him traumatized and thrust him into the spotlight amid numerous media and police inquiries.

Aryan Asari, a 17-year-old from Ahmedabad, never imagined that his passion for aviation would lead him to witness one of the most horrific aviation disasters in India's history. Known for his enthusiasm for spotting planes, Aryan's life changed drastically last Thursday when he filmed the tragic crash of an Air India Dreamliner 787-8 just moments after its takeoff. The crash claimed the lives of 241 people on board and about 30 more on the ground, a devastating incident that sent shockwaves throughout the nation.

On that fateful day, Aryan was on the terrace of his father Maganbhai Asari's home when he noticed the ill-fated aircraft struggling in the air. His excitement turned to horror as he recorded the plane wobbling before plummeting and exploding into flames. "I saw it going down, and then it crashed right before my eyes," Aryan later recounted in an interview. This video has become a vital piece of evidence as investigators seek to determine the cause of the crash, but it has also thrust Aryan into a dark world of media attention and emotional turmoil.

"Since the crash, our family has been overwhelmed with interview requests," Aryan's father told BBC. The incident has had a profound effect on Aryan, who is now grappling with the trauma of the experience. "My son is so scared that he has stopped using his phone," Mr. Asari lamented, reflecting the deep impact the crash has had on his son.

Now living in a small room on a three-storey building with a direct view of the airport, Aryan had recently visited his father in Ahmedabad, a city he had always wanted to explore. After a family lunch, Aryan ventured onto the terrace to film what would turn out to be a very different type of memory than he envisioned. Noticing the airplane's distress, he began recording but until the last moment, he could not comprehend the tragedy that was unfolding.

The crash left an indelible mark on both Aryan and his family, who have faced an onslaught of media attention following the incident. Neighbors and reporters have swarmed their home as they seek interviews with the young witness, leaving the family feeling trapped. As a response to the chaos, Aryan was questioned by police for hours, further deepening his distress.

Despite returning to his village to recuperate, Aryan continues to struggle with the psychological scars of witnessing the crash. His father is hopeful for his recovery but acknowledges that Aryan may never find joy in watching planes again. The weight of this tragedy will linger, not just for Aryan but for the entire community affected by this disaster.