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India • Jun 13, 2025

Air India CEO visits AI-171 crash site in Ahmedabad

An Air India flight headed to London crashed just outside Ahmedabad airport on June 12, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members on board. Sadly, 241 people lost their lives, including travelers from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada.

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Investigation underway to determine cause of crash

Amazingly, one person—a British national of Indian origin—survived and is being treated in hospital. Officials have started an investigation to find out what went wrong. The pilots were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar. Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation for each victim's family, while Air India's CEO visited the site to support ongoing efforts.