Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Families Allege Wrong Bodies Received After Air India Crash
A plane crashed in India, and now families in the UK are saying they received the wrong bodies of their loved ones.
DNA tests showed that some remains didn't match the families.
The plane crashed right after taking off, killing almost everyone on board.
The UK is looking at the investigation report from India, and the Indian government says they are working to fix the problem.
It's like they sent the wrong puzzle pieces back home.
Families in the UK have alleged that they received the wrong bodies of Air India crash victims.
DNA testing revealed discrepancies in at least two caskets repatriated to the UK.
The Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, with only one survivor.
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch is reviewing the preliminary report released by Indian authorities.
The Indian government stated that they handled the identification of victims with care, and are coordinating with the UK to address concerns.
- Who
- Families of victims, Air India, Indian and UK authorities are involved.
- What
- Families of Air India crash victims in the UK received the wrong bodies, according to claims and DNA evidence.
- When
- The crash occurred in June. Identification issues surfaced after repatriation, with reports emerging in July.
- Where
- The plane crashed near Ahmedabad, India. The families who received the wrong bodies are in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Investigations are ongoing, but there is a mix-up in the identification of the bodies that is causing confusion for the families.
Grieving Families' Perspective
Indian Authorities/Air India
Body Identification
Grieving Families' Perspective
Families are dealing with misidentified remains, and are calling for expert representation during the investigation.
Indian Authorities/Air India
Indian authorities state that they have followed protocols with professionalism and dignity. Investigation ongoing, UK is involved
- Flight Number
- AI171
- Airline
- Air India
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Departure Airport
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad
- Destination
- London
- Crash Location
- Meghaninagar area, Ahmedabad
- Fatalities
- 241 (approx.)
