A Dream That Never Landed: Tragic End for Family of Five on Air India Flight 171

A Dream That Never Landed: Tragic End for Family of Five on Air India Flight 171

June 13, 2025 — New Delhi:
What was meant to be the beginning of a new life turned into an unimaginable tragedy. Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three children were among the passengers on Air India Flight 171, which crashed just hours after takeoff. There were no survivors.

The family had spent months preparing for a fresh start in London. They had resigned from their jobs, packed up their home, and said their goodbyes — their eyes set on a future filled with hope and opportunity. The one-way tickets they held weren’t just for travel — they were for transformation.

But that journey was never completed.

“A whole future… gone in seconds.”

The crash not only ended lives — it ended dreams, aspirations, and the silent prayers of a family that simply wanted a better tomorrow. Friends and loved ones remember Pratik and Komi as devoted parents, bright minds, and warm souls who worked tirelessly to provide for their children and lift up their community.

The loss has reverberated far beyond their circle. For many, it is a sobering reminder of the fragility of life — how everything can change in a moment.

In their hometown, candles are being lit, prayers whispered, and tears shed for a family whose story was just beginning.

“They had hope in their hearts and love in their hands. They left together — and heartbreakingly, they never came back.”

🕯️ May they rest in eternal peace.
May we never forget that behind every flight number is a story, a heartbeat, a dream.