Woman’s Last Words to Family Before Plane Crash that Killed 241 Released by Husband

Woman’s Last Words to Family Before Plane Crash that Killed 241 Released by Husband

  • Before his last moment, Yasmin Vora expressed concerns about the aircraft’s air conditioning and an unsettling feeling moments before take-off
  • Yasmin, her nephew Pervez, and his daughter Zuveriya lost their lives in the AI-171 crash after altering their travel plans
  • Yasin learned of the disaster while driving, just after dropping Yasmin off at the airport

In a tragic turn of events, the AI-171 flight crash claimed 241 lives, including Yasmin Vora, her nephew Pervez Vora, 30, and his daughter Zuveriya, 4.

Yasmin, 51, spoke to her husband just before take-off, expressing concerns about the aircraft's air conditioning system.

Yasmin Vora’s last call revealed her concerns just moments before the tragic AI-171 crash.
The Air India disaster claimed 241 lives, leaving families devastated and investigators searching for answers. Photo credit: NurPhoto/GettyImages
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Her husband, Yasin, shared her final words:

"Just before take-off, Yasmin called me expressing anxiety about the non-functioning AC and a strange feeling. I reassured her that it would start," he said.

Originally set to fly on June 9, Yasmin extended her ticket to June 12 to accompany her nephew and his young daughter.

Yasin had personally dropped her off at the airport, unaware it would be their final farewell.

Husband learned of the crash while driving

As he drove approximately 50km from Ahmedabad, Yasin received the devastating call informing him that AI-171 had crashed, leaving him in shock.

Authorities continue investigations into the cause of the disaster, as grieving families await answers.

Heartbreaking journey ended in tragedy
Heartbreaking journey ended in tragedy. Photo credit: Peeterv/GettyImages
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Air India plane crash

The Air India Flight AI-171 crash on June 12, 2025, was a devastating aviation disaster that claimed 241 lives.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, striking a medical college hostel near the airport. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, managed to escape with injuries.

Among the victims were passengers from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal, as well as medical students on the ground.

The pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, was hailed as a hero for steering the aircraft away from densely populated residential areas moments before impact.

Investigators are analyzing the flight’s black boxes to determine the cause of the crash, with theories ranging from engine failure to technical malfunctions.

The tragedy has prompted calls for enhanced aviation safety measures.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site, expressing condolences and pledging support for affected families.

Air India has set up assistance centers for relatives, while emergency response teams continue recovery efforts.

The incident marks one of the deadliest air disasters in recent history, leaving communities in mourning and raising urgent questions about aviation safety.

Last words of 3 pilots in plane crashes

Legit.ng earlier reported that Several devastating plane crashes in recent years have not only claimed numerous lives but also left the world heartbroken.

The final moments of the pilots involved have been captured on cockpit recordings, revealing their painful last words.

Legit.ng discovered the last words of three pilots during these tragic crashes. On June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447 plunged into the Atlantic Ocean while travelling from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, France, killing all 228 passengers and crew on board.

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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