Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 241 Dead Including Vikrant Massey’s Cousin

Tragedy Strikes Ahmedabad as London-Bound Air India Flight Crashes Into Residential Area, Only One Survivor Among 242 Passengers

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Air India Ai 171 Vikrant Massey Cousin Killed
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Highlights
  • Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
  • 241 passengers, including First Officer Clive Kundar, lost their lives in the tragic incident.
  • Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey mourns the death of his cousin in a heartfelt social media post.

In a devastating aviation tragedy, Air India’s Flight AI-171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a residential neighborhood just minutes after takeoff on June 12, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of 241 out of 242 people on board, making it one of the deadliest air disasters in India’s history.

First Officer Clive Kundar Among the Victims

Among those killed was Clive Kundar, the First Officer on board, who was also the cousin of Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey. Clive had logged over 1,100 hours of flight experience and was assisting Captain Sumit on the ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner. He was considered a rising talent in the aviation sector and a strong pillar for his family.

Vikrant Massey’s Emotional Tribute on Instagram

Actor Vikrant Massey expressed deep sorrow on Instagram, stating,

“My heart is broken for the families affected by this unimaginable tragedy. It’s even more painful to know we lost Clive—my uncle Clifford’s son and a First Officer on the flight. May God give strength to all those affected.”

The emotional post received an outpouring of support from fellow actors, fans, and industry colleagues.

Only One Survivor in the Crash: Vishwas Kumar Ramesh

In what many are calling a miracle, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh emerged as the sole survivor from the crash. The flight was carrying a diverse group of passengers, including medical students, doctors, and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, whose deaths have shaken both the political and healthcare communities.

Massive Grief in Family and Aviation Industry

The sudden demise of Clive Kundar has left both his family and the aviation fraternity in deep mourning. Known for his discipline, technical expertise, and dedication, his death is a significant loss to the aviation sector. Several colleagues from Air India and members of the broader aviation network have expressed condolences.

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