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In the wake of one of India’s most tragic aviation accidents, a deeply emotional voice message from the pilot has resurfaced online — bringing fresh waves of grief and reflection.
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal , a respected and experienced aviator, was at the helm of Air India Express Flight 812 , which crashed on May 22, 2010 , near Mangalore International Airport, killing 158 passengers and crew out of 166 onboard .
In the years since the crash, details surrounding the final moments of the flight have been analyzed extensively. But one detail — a recorded pre-flight voice message Captain Sabharwal sent to his family — has recently gone viral again for its poignant tone and eerie foreshadowing.
Though not widely publicized at the time, the message offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a pilot just before a fatal accident — and it has left many listeners in tears.
🎙️ The Message That Moved a Nation
According to reports and firsthand accounts from those close to the Sabharwal family, Captain Sumeet had called home shortly before boarding Flight 812 to speak with his loved ones.
The full content of the message was never officially released, but excerpts shared by media outlets and verified by family sources reveal a man who was:
Deeply devoted to his family
Conscious of the risks of his profession
Peaceful and grounded in spirit
One excerpt reportedly said:
