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

• Before her 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.

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.

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.

"Understanding the ‘why’ helps families heal - Specialist

Following the release of Yasmin Vora’s final words before boarding the doomed AI-171 flight, a mental health expert has offered insight into the emotional weight carried by grieving families.

Speaking to Legit.ng, Duke Ezikpe Mma explained that mourning is not just about the loss itself, but often about the need for closure, justice, and understanding.

He described closure as a process of acceptance and emotional peace that helps individuals come to terms with a tragedy and move forward without lingering pain:

“They often want to come to terms with what happened, gain insight into why it happened or even receive justice for what happened.”

Mma stressed that when grieving families are not at the center of public attention, airlines or responsible authorities may feel less pressure to release statements or explanations, delaying the healing process.

“If the family of the individual who lost their life is not the topic of discourse from the seeing eye of the public, the airline may not be pressured enough to issue a statement or to give a clue to what happened.”

Public acknowledgment and transparency from those involved, he said, can go a long way in helping families begin to heal:

“Having a disclosure from the organization or people to which the event happened helps with the healing process.”

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 traveling from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, France, killing all 228 passengers and crew on board.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a mental health specialist for this report.

Source: Legit.ng