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Families of Air India Crash Victims Seek Answers One Year On A grieving relative at the site of last year’s Air India Flight 171 crash, where family members of those killed in the disaster held a vigil.

‘I only want justice’: bereaved families seek closure one year on from Air India crash <p>Relatives of those killed on flight AI171 are still struggling to obtain answers about what happened</p><p>When Sagar Patel’s mother boarded <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/how-air-india-plane-crash-unfolded">Air India flight AI171</a> on 12 June last year, she called her son as she always did before takeoff. The flight was due to leave Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport in Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, and was destined for Gatwick.</p><p>“We always had a little traditional thing,” said Patel, a business manager from London. “Once she got on the flight, she would sit down and call me. She’d tell me: ‘Yep, I’m on the flight. See you later.’”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/12/air-india-crash-ai171-bereaved-families-seek-closure-one-year-on">Continue reading...</a>

A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened? Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.

Air India crash plunged victims' families 'into darkness' One year on from the fatal Air India crash that claimed 260 lives, families of victims are still waiting for a report into the investigation.

Air India: Victims' belongings returned, 15 families didn't take back ... OF THE families of 241 passengers and crew on board theAh­medabad-Gatwick AI 171 flight, which crashed minutes after taking off on June 12, 2025, as many as 15 declined to take back the personal belongings of their deceased kin, including clothes, passports, wallets and photographs, an Air India spokesperson toldThe Indian Express. The spokesperson also said that the airline has so far paid an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to 96 per cent of the families of victims. The crash killed 241 of the 242 people on board, leaving Vishwas Kumar Ramesh (39) as the sole survivor, and also killed 19 individuals on the ground. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese and one Canadian among those on board. Following the crash, Air India set up a ‘Family Returns  Centre’ (FRC) inAhmedabadto return the 8,000 identified personal effects, where the next of kin visited by appointment and were given the belongings with “due dignity”, airline officials said. At the centre, which was active till February, the families were given a 45-day window to browse a related portal, click on imag…

A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers <p>Families of those killed in last year’s Air India plane<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1916728"> crash </a>gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary of the disaster, still awaiting answers about its cause.</p> <p>On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college shortly after take-off in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, killing 260 people in the deadliest air disaster for a decade.</p> <p>Indian authorities are expected to issue an interim report in the coming days, a source of frustration to the victims’ relatives, who had been expecting a final disclosure.</p> <p>Suresh Patni, a driver, came to the site where the plane exploded in a ball of flame, engulfing his teenage son Akash at his family’s tea stall.</p> <p>“We are here today only to remember him on his first death anniversary,” Patni told <em>AFP.</em></p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media-- ' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/121226101fb7ecb.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/121226101fb7ecb.webp' alt='Family members of Air India pl…

Air India crash victims families awaiting closure - The Tribune The crash site has been long cleared. Rescue operation ended months ago and compensation discussions have moved forward. But for the families who lost their loved ones in the Air India flight AI-171 crash last June, the most difficult wait continues--the wait for an answer. As the first anniversary of the Ahmedabad crash approaches, the families of the 260 victims say they still do not know what caused the Boeing 787 to go down moments after take-off, leaving them trapped between grief and unanswered questions. On June 12, 2025, the London-bound flight crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar, killing 260 persons, including 241 on board and 19 on the ground. Only one passenger survived. In April, a group of bereaved families wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking access to the aircraft's cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder data, arguing that they had the right to know what happened in the final moments. “We don’t want money, but only want to know what happened," says Nilesh Purohit, who lost his 24-year-old son. The relatives of other victims also say that wh…

‘My memories are frozen on June 12’: A year on, families of AI-171 victims still searching for answers While compensation from the airline and government has helped address immediate financial concerns, several relatives of the victims say no amount of money can replace the lives lost in one of India’s worst aviation tragedies

A Year On, Air India Crash Victim's Family Still Awaits Answers ... For the Vohra family in Thasra village of Gujarat's Kheda district, the pain of the Air India plane crash remains as raw as ever, even a year after the tragedy claimed the lives of their loved ones. Among those killed in the devastating crash was Parvez Vohra, who had been living in London for the past four years. His five-year-old daughter and his maternal aunt also lost their lives in the accident. Parvez had travelled to India with his daughter just ten days before the crash for dental treatment and to spend time with family. On June 12, his brother Romil Vohra dropped him at Ahmedabad airport and was driving back when news of the crash began to emerge. Breaking It Down What compensation has Air India provided to crash victims' families? How are families seeking accountability for the crash? What challenges have families faced post-crash? Created with AI. Errors are possible Related News Even Today, I Get Scared When Plane Flies Over Hostel: Ahmedabad Crash Survivor Recalls Horror on First Anniversary "I had barely travelled a few kilometres after dropping my brother at the airport when reports of the plane cr…

Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

Air India AI171 crash: From ex gratia payouts to insurance ... - CNBCTV18 Air India AI171 crash: From ex gratia payouts to insurance claims, a look at support for families Air India details AI171 crash compensation one year on, with most families receiving interim and ex gratia payments, while final settlements and claims continue. By Anshul June 12, 2026, 10:00:25 AM IST (Published) One year after the AI171 crash, attention has returned to the compensation, insurance claims and support measures announced in the aftermath of the disaster. The crash killed 241 of the 242 people on board and also caused fatalities on the ground when the aircraft struck a hostel complex in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Air India told CNBC-TV18's Shivani Bazaz that families of 96% of those who died in the crash have so far received interim compensation of ₹25 lakh each. Separately, 91% of eligible families have received the ₹1 crore ex-gratia assistance announced by Tata Group. According to the airline, the remaining compensation cases largely involve incomplete documentation or ongoing family disputes. In some cases, families have declined to accept the ex-gratia payment. Following the crash, Air India…

A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Family members of the victims of the Air India Boeing 787 crash on June 12, 2025, attending a gathering during the first anniversary in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 12, 2026, 03:23 PM Updated Jun 12, 2026, 03:41 PM Listen AHMEDABAD, India – Families of those killed in the 2025 Air India plane crash gathered at the site on June 12 to mark the anniversary of the disaster, still awaiting answers about its cause . On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college shortly after take-off in India’s western city of Ahmedabad, killing 260 people in the deadliest air disaster for a decade. The Indian authorities are expected to issue an interim report in the coming days, a source of frustration to the victims’ relatives, who had been expecting a final disclosure. Suresh Patni, a driver, came to the site where the plane exploded in a ball of flame, engulfing his teenage son Akash at his family’s tea stall. “We are here today only to remember him on his first death a…

Air India Flight 171 crash: Grieving families wait for justice a year later A lottery visa that turned into a death warrant. A grieving father fighting deportation, as relatives await reparation.

Grief lingers at Air India crash site as families await answers Families of victims of last year’s Air India crash gathered at the site on Friday to mark the anniversary of the disaster, still awaiting clear answers about its cause. On June 12...

One year on, families of Air India crash victims demand answers, accountability Family members and the Federation of Indian Pilots bemoaned that there was no statement from the Prime Minister or the Gujarat Chief Minister, nor any public representative was present at the gathering