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Following the Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, concerns have emerged regarding the misidentification of remains repatriated to the UK. High-level talks between India and the UK have been held, and there’s hope that correctly matched DNA remains have been located in India. Keystone Law, representing the affected families, is urging transparency from the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding details of the crash, including the cockpit voice recorder and the cause of the fuel cutoff. They are also seeking clarity on compensation plans from the Tata Group, Air India’s owners. The UK’s AAIB is reviewing the Indian investigation’s preliminary report, and British families are pushing for expert representation in the ongoing investigation.
**News Article:**
**Air India Crash: UK Families Await Confirmation of Remains Amid Concerns Over Identification Errors**
**London – August 2, 2025** – British families who lost loved ones in the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad are anxiously awaiting confirmation that correctly identified remains have been located, following high-level talks between the Indian and UK governments. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing all 241 passengers and crew, including 52 British nationals.
Keystone Law, representing numerous families, has raised serious concerns about the accuracy of remains repatriated to the UK. After two out of 12 caskets were found to be incorrectly identified.
“It is believed that some matched DNA remains may now have been located in India. Confirmation is awaited,” said James Healy-Pratt, Aviation Partner at Keystone Law.
The firm is urging the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to release further details about the crash, including the Cockpit Voice Recorder, that might explain what caused the crash.
Keystone Law also called for clarity on Tata setting up a (Rs) 500 crore fund for all the AI 171 families – which will provide ex gratia support (legally a gift and separate and apart from any Court ordered compensation against Air India, or indeed Boeing) of a minimum of ₹1 crore per loved one lost. “Families deserve to get details of that support urgently, as legal proceedings take time in India, England, and the United States.”
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is reviewing the preliminary report, and the UK-based families are pushing for independent expert representation.
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