Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Air India Remembers Pilot After Deadly Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Air India and many others are remembering First Officer Clive Kunder, who died in the plane crash.
They held a funeral in Mumbai.
The plane, AI-171, crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad, killing almost everyone on board and some people on the ground.
Officials are checking the plane's engines and other parts, as well as looking at the 'black box' to understand why it crashed.
Air India has canceled some flights while they make sure everything is safe.
Air India held a funeral and memorial service for First Officer Clive Kunder in Mumbai.
Kunder was the co-pilot of the AI-171 flight that crashed in Ahmedabad.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of nearly all aboard and on the ground.
Air India's Managing Director stated the right engine was overhauled in March 2025 and the left inspected in April.
Safety checks have been ordered, and some flights have been canceled due to the crash investigation.
- Who
- Air India, First Officer Clive Kunder, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, and passengers and crew of the AI-171 flight.
- What
- Memorial and investigation following the Air India flight AI-171 crash.
- When
- Memorial service was held after the crash that occurred on June 12
- Where
- Mumbai and Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- To honor the deceased and investigate the cause of the crash.
- Deceased
- Clive Kunder
- Occupation
- Air India First Officer
- Flight Number
- AI-171
- Crash Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Total Fatalities
- 274
- Engine Maintenance
- Right engine overhauled March 2025, left inspected April 2025
Sources
In Pics: Air India Co-Pilot's Last Rites, Family Bids Final Goodbye
Air India Plane Crash: Tears, Prayers, Silence Mark Co-Pilot's Final Journey
Co-pilot Clive Kunder is survived by his parents
Mortal remains of Air India cabin crew Lamnunthem Singson received in Dimapur
A week post-crash, AI co-pilot Kunder laid to rest in Mumbai; relatives, friends attend last rites
You will be remembered and missed: AI on pilot Clive Kunder
Flight attendant Roshni Songhare, victim of Ahmedabad plane crash, cremated
'Full Of Promise': Air India Pays Tribute To First Officer Clive Kunder Killed In Crash
'Right Engine Changed, Left Inspected': Air India On Dreamliner Plane Crash
