Nearly a year after the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, the airline said that compensation has reached most affected families, with the process of final settlements now underway even as investigators continue to probe the cause of one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.
Air India said it has disbursed interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 96 per cent of those who lost their lives in the June 12, 2025 crash. The remaining cases are largely pending due to incomplete documentation or ongoing family-related legal disputes.
The London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and crew members on board and 19 people on the ground. The accident was the first fatal crash involving Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered commercial service and sent shockwaves through the global aviation industry.
Air India said compensation efforts have also covered those injured on the ground. According to the airline, 94 per cent of affected individuals have either received full and final compensation or interim financial assistance, depending on the severity of injuries and any resulting loss of livelihood.
A small number of claims remain unresolved as the required forms and supporting documents have not yet been submitted.
In addition to statutory compensation, the Tata Group’s AI171 Memorial and Welfare Trust has disbursed the Rs 1 crore ex-gratia assistance announced by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to 91 per cent of the families of the deceased.
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