Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Air India Crash: UK Families Allege Wrong Bodies Received
After a tragic plane crash in India, some families in the UK received the remains of people they believed were their loved ones.
However, tests showed that the remains were not correctly identified.
Now, the families are claiming they received the wrong bodies.
The plane, which was on its way to London, crashed shortly after taking off.
India is responding that they are handling all related issues with professionalism.
Air India, the airline involved, is looking into the claims.
The situation is under investigation to determine how the mix-up occurred.
Families in the UK allege they received the wrong remains of Air India crash victims.
DNA tests reportedly show discrepancies in at least two caskets.
The crash occurred on June 12 in Ahmedabad.
Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is investigating the matter.
India stated all remains were handled professionally.
- Who
- Families of Air India crash victims, Air India (Tata Group), and Indian authorities.
- What
- Families in the UK claim they received the wrong bodies of Air India crash victims.
- When
- The plane crash occurred on June 12. The families received the remains after the crash, but the timing of the DNA results is not specified.
- Where
- The crash occurred in Ahmedabad, India. The families are located in the UK.
- Why
- The cause of the misidentification is under investigation.
Families' Claim
India's Response
Discrepancy
Families' Claim
DNA analysis allegedly shows discrepancies in at least two caskets
India's Response
India states all remains were handled with the utmost professionalism
- Flight Number
- AI171
- Crash Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Plane Type
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Families Affected
- At least 2
- Airline Owner
- Tata Group
- Repatriated Remains
- 12-13 sets
- Survivor Count
- 1