Seat 1C: A Survivor's Tale of Hope, Resilience and Renewal

On 22 May 2020, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 crashed in a suburb of Karachi, Pakistan, and burst into flames, claiming the lives of 98 people. A mind-bending series of fortunate incidents allowed Zafar Masud to emerge as one of just two survivors. Seat 1C is his raw and gripping account of that fatal day, interwoven with testimonies from the only other survivor, Masud's heroic rescuers, and key eyewitnesses. In the months following the crash, Masud manages to piece together an account of frightfulmismanagement leading to the accident, while grappling with the shock and weight of survival, andembarking on a painful journey of physical recovery. His story is not just about surviving a planecrash but also about embracing a second chance at life with newfound wisdom and gratitude. Heimparts these lessons to the reader, offering insights into overcoming adversity and finding strengthin the face of unimaginable challenges. Seat 1C is a poignant, heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting story of reflection, survival and the enduring human spirit.

• | Author: Zafar Masud
• | Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd
• | Publication Date: Mar 08, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00250 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 9361560980
• | ISBN-13: 9789361560989