30/06/2025
🙏 A Heartfelt Farewell to Maithili Patil: A Life Cut Sh0rt in the Skies 🙏
The village of Nhave in Raigad district, Maharashtra, came together to bid a tearful farewell to Maithili Patil, a dedicated crew member who tragically lost her life in the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The 23-year-old's mortal remains were brought home on June 17, 2025, sparking an outpouring of emotions as family, friends, and local residents gathered to pay their respects.
Maithili's journey was one of inspiration, having overcome financial difficulties to secure a job at Air India. As the eldest of four siblings, her salary was the primary source of income for her family, comprising her father, a welder, and her mother, a homemaker. Her determination and resilience had improved the family's financial situation, making her untimely demise all the more devastating.
The Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, crashed on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport, claiming 241 lives, including Maithili and 11 other crew members. The sole survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries.
As Maithili's mortal remains were taken to her native village for the final rites, the community came together to pay tribute to this young woman who had touched many lives. The last rites were performed in the presence of her loved ones, friends, and local residents, with the village mourning the loss of a bright and ambitious individual.
The incident drew condolences from dignitaries, including India's Ambassador to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, and UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who attended a memorial ceremony held by the Indian High Commission in London to honor the victims of the Air India AI-171 crash.
*Tributes to Maithili Patil*
- "Maithili was an exemplar of resilience and determination, inspiring many young girls in her village to pursue their dreams