Ahmedabad plane crash claims 265 lives, including Patna’s Manisha Thapa, a young cabin crew member with big dreams. Her tragic death leaves her college and hometown grieving.
A Dream That Touched the Skies, And Fell Too Soon
For Manisha Thapa, a young girl from Patna, Bihar, only one dream existed: to be able to fly high and see the world. A dedicated cabin crew member with Air India, she was living her dream until it all came crashing down – quite literally. It was a fateful day, June 13, 2025, though she didn’t realize at the time that it would be her last flight. The crash was a horrific tragedy that befell an Air India flight soon after it had taken off in Ahmedabad, killing 265 of everyone on board — 12 crew members like Manisha.
Moments After Takeoff — A Fireball in the Sky
The airplane took off from Ahmedabad Airport at 13:39 precisely. But minutes later, it lost control and came crashing down in the Meghani Nagar area. It first struck the mess building of the B.J. Medical College before crashing into the Atulyam Hostel and exploding into flames. The air was thick with shrieks, smoke, and sorrow. It was virtually impossible to identify remains as the wreckage burned with intense flames.
Grief Grips Patna — A City Mourns Its Daughter
Manisha’s untimely death came as a complete shock to her town. Her college, where she used to stroll the halls with stars in her eyes, fell quiet. A condolence meeting was held where several students, teachers, and staff were present to offer their heartfelt condolences. As a disciplined, focused, promising student of the school, she had always been exceptional,’ the school’s principal Father Martin Porris, was quoted as saying. The last time he met her — a year ago at Patna Airport — she was beaming with pride about her career.
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“She Was Born to Fly,” Say Friends Remembering Her Smile
Manisha was no mere excellent student. Her friends remembered her as “an incredible dancer, a happy spirit” and someone who made dreams feel possible. “She was always talking about what it would be like to travel around the world,” said one tearful classmate. Now her smile remains in photos and emotional social media tributes, as Patna mourns a star who left too soon.
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India Mourns, But Her Spirit Still Soars
As rescue teams pick through debris and families hold onto memories, Manisha’s story reminds us how fleeting life can be. Her wings may have fallen, but her spirit — full of courage, ambition, and kindness — will forever glide through the skies.
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