Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Air India Crash: UK Families Allege Wrong Bodies Returned
Following the Air India flight AI171 crash, families in the UK have made a serious claim.
They say that the bodies they received, which were supposed to be their loved ones, might have been mixed up.
DNA tests seem to confirm this in at least two cases.
The plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after taking off, resulting in many casualties.
Air India is now looking into these troubling accusations to find out what happened and make sure the correct remains are returned to their families.
Families in the UK allege misidentification of remains from the Air India crash.
DNA tests reportedly reveal discrepancies in at least two caskets.
Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, with only one survivor.
Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is investigating the allegations.
- Who
- Families of Air India crash victims in the UK and Air India (Tata Group)
- What
- Families of Air India crash victims claim they received the wrong bodies.
- When
- The crash occurred on June 12. The body mix-up was discovered later.
- Where
- The Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India. The families involved are in the UK.
- Why
- The reason for the alleged mix-up is currently under investigation.
Victims' Families
Air India
Body Identification
Victims' Families
Families claim they received the incorrect remains of their loved ones.
Air India
Air India is investigating the matter but has not confirmed this claim.
- Airline
- Air India (Tata Group)
- Flight Number
- AI171
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Departure Airport
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
- Crash Location
- Meghaninagar area, Ahmedabad
- Survivors
- 1
- Families Affected
- At least two families