Hans News Service Kurnool

Newsof a tragic plane crash that occurred in the United States on June 15 came to light on Wednesday, bringing grief to a family from Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh. Sai Karthik Varma (26), son of Datla Subrahmanyam Raju and Padmavathi of Thumbiganur village in Kosigi mandal, was among those killed in the accident.

The incident has cast a shadow of sorrow over the village, with local leaders and residents visiting the bereaved family to offer their condolences.

According to family members, Datla Subrahmanyam Raju and Padmavathi are originally from Bhimavaram in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Nearly three decades ago, the family migrated to Thumbiganur village in Kosigi mandal and settled there. Their only son, Sai Karthik Varma, moved to the United States to pursue higher education.

He completed his graduation at the University of Central Missouri and later secured a software engineering job, residing in the state of Kansas.

On Sunday, June 15, Sai Karthik Varma reportedly joined a recreational skydiving activity. He was travelling in a small aircraft carrying participants to the skydiving location when the plane allegedly developed a technical fault and crashed.

The aircraft burst into flames after impact, killing all 12 people on board. The devastating news was conveyed to the family, confirming that Sai Karthik Varma was among the victims.

The sudden demise of their only son has left the family shattered. Relatives said Sai Karthik Varma had been supporting his parents while building a promising career in the United States, making the loss even more heartbreaking.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through Thumbiganur village, where neighbours, well-wishers, and local leaders have been expressing their sympathies and extending support to the grieving family.