Teenager 'Aeroplane Boy' still traumatized by AI-generated flight crash video

Aryan, who was visiting Ahmedabad for the first time, was initially drawn to a low-flying aircraft and began recording it. His footage soon became a widely shared record of the disaster as the plane descended and crashed. The experience has left him terrified, and he has not filmed any aircraft since.

While the video brought him local notoriety, it has also significantly impacted his personal life. Aryan struggles with a fear of planes, which prevents him from pursuing his dream of traveling abroad. He has since returned to his village, completed his Class 12 education, and is now seeking college admission, but the memory of the crash continues to haunt him.