Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Families of Victims likely to Receive Rs 1.5 Crore Compensation
Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, the Tata Group, which owns the airline, has announced that families of the victims may receive up to Rs 1.5 crore each as compensation under the Montreal Convention treaty.
The devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, left a nation in mourning, with 241 lives lost. The tragedy, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has prompted swift action to support the bereaved and address the financial aftermath.
A Tragic Loss
Flight AI171, en route to London, crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 passengers and crew. Preliminary reports suggest a possible engine failure, though the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a thorough investigation. The crash, one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters, has raised questions about safety protocols and aircraft maintenance, with the government promising a transparent inquiry.
#WATCH | PM Modi meets and enquires about the health condition of those injured in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/QCFrmdSEXx
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2025
Compensation and Support
Under the Montreal Convention, an international treaty governing airline liabilities, families of the deceased are entitled to approximately Rs 1.5 crore each, totaling an estimated Rs 360 crore for all victims.
#WATCH | The wreckage of the AI-171 plane hangs from BJ Medical College's building, which it crashed into soon after take-off from Ahmedabad airport yesterday
— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2025
PM Modi visited the plane crash site today to assess the ground situation.
(video source: DD) pic.twitter.com/ScTDNv5nYz
Ahmedabad Air Crash
The Tata Group has expressed deep condolences, with Chairman N. Chandrasekaran vowing full support for the victims’ kin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured a swift investigation, while the aviation ministry is reviewing safety standards across Indian carriers. Counseling services have been offered to families, and a memorial is planned in Ahmedabad to honor the victims.
In conclusion, while no amount can replace the lives lost, the Rs 1.5 crore compensation and additional aid aim to provide financial relief to grieving families. The nation awaits answers from the ongoing probe, hoping to prevent such tragedies in the future.
