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Vikrant Massey Mourns Passing of Air India Flight Co-Pilot Clive Kunder, Clarifies Relation

  • Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner headed to London, went down shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025.
  • The crash happened shortly after takeoff causing 241 fatalities among 242 onboard, with one British national survivor, and multiple deaths on the ground including at a medical college hostel.
  • The crash claimed the lives of first officer Clive Kunder, who was flying alongside Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, as well as Vijay Rupani, who previously led the government of Gujarat as its chief minister.
  • Actor Vikrant Massey expressed his condolences over the loss of Clive Kunder, clarifying that Kunder was a close family friend rather than his cousin, and offered his heartfelt support to Kunder’s family and everyone impacted by the tragedy.
  • The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau launched a formal probe per international protocols, while Tata Group pledged Rs 1 crore compensation per victim and support for the injured and rebuilding efforts.
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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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