Javed Dar

Javed Dar is noted for being one of the few survivors of the tragic Air India flight AI 171, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in the deaths of over 240 people. Positioned in seat 11A, which was fortuitously located by an exit door, he was able to escape the wreckage due to the specific circumstances of the crash, allowing him to avoid exposure to the fire that ensued.