Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Families Claim Wrong Bodies in Air India Crash Repatriation
Following the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash, some families in the UK received remains they believe are not their loved ones.
DNA tests suggest that at least two caskets contained the wrong bodies.
The plane crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after taking off, leading to a fire.
The airline, Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, is now looking into the claims, but hasn't confirmed anything yet.
This mix-up has caused further pain and concern for the families involved.
Families in the UK allege misidentification of bodies from Air India flight AI171.
DNA testing of repatriated remains revealed discrepancies in at least two caskets.
The Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The crash occurred moments after takeoff and resulted in a fire.
Air India is investigating the allegations, but hasn't confirmed the body mix-up.
- Who
- Families of Air India crash victims in the UK and Air India (owned by Tata Group).
- What
- Families allege incorrect body repatriation after Air India flight AI171 crash.
- When
- The crash happened on June 12. The body mix-up was discovered after DNA testing.
- Where
- The plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India. The families reside in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- The exact reason for the alleged misidentification of bodies has not been reported.
Families' Perspective
Air India's Response
Body Identification
Families' Perspective
They received the wrong bodies and are distressed by the error.
Air India's Response
Air India's response is still pending on this matter.
- Flight
- AI171
- Airline
- Air India (Tata Group)
- Location of Crash
- Ahmedabad, India
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Number of Survivors
- 1
- Alleged Issue
- Misidentification of bodies