Tribute to the 12 Crew Members Who Died in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash – Air India AI 171

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🕊️ Honoring the 12 Heroes: Air India AI 171 Crew Members Who Lost Their Lives

On the morning of June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff. The tragedy claimed the lives of 241 out of 242 people, including 12 dedicated crew members—2 pilots and 10 cabin crew.



These were the faces behind the uniforms—ordinary people who performed extraordinary duties. This article pays tribute to their courage and lives.

✈️ 1. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal (Commander)

  • Age: 51

  • Experience: Over 8,200 flying hours

  • Background: A seasoned pilot based in Mumbai. Known for his discipline and mentorship.

  • Last Act: Issued a mayday call moments before the crash, trying to save everyone onboard.

✈️ 2. First Officer Clive Kunder

  • Age: 35

  • Flying Hours: Approx. 1,100

  • Hometown: Mumbai

  • Details: Known for being calm, focused, and loved by his colleagues. His cousin, actor Vikrant Massey, publicly paid tribute.

👩‍✈️ 3. Roshni Songhare

  • Age: 26

  • Role: Cabin Crew

  • Residence: Dombivli, Mumbai

  • Highlights: A lifestyle content creator with over 50,000 followers. Always smiling, she brought positivity to her crew.

👩‍✈️ 4. Deepak Pathak

  • Age: 31

  • Residence: Badlapur

  • Service: 11 years with Air India

  • Family: Called his mother just before takeoff. Dedicated and passionate about aviation.

👩‍✈️ 5. Saineeta Chakravarti

  • Background: Recently joined Air India from IndiGo

  • Residence: Mumbai

  • Family: Elderly parents in Juhu learned about her fate from TV news. She was excited about this new journey.

👩‍✈️ 6. Aparna Mahadik

  • Age: 42

  • Family: Married to another Air India cabin crew member

  • Traits: Responsible, caring, and well-respected among her peers.

👩‍✈️ 7. Maithili Patil

  • Age: 22

  • Residence: Nhava, Uran (Navi Mumbai)

  • Dream: Wanted to fly since childhood. She had been with Air India for 2 years.

👩‍✈️ 8. Nganthoi Kongbrailatpam Sharma

  • Hometown: Imphal, Manipur

  • Note: Part of the growing representation of Northeast Indians in aviation. Loved her job.

👩‍✈️ 9. Lamnuntheim Singson

  • Hometown: Manipur

  • Traits: Energetic, passionate about flying, always eager to help passengers with a smile.

👨‍✈️ 10. Irfan Shaikh

  • Age: 29

  • Background: Known for his calm demeanor and helpful nature

  • Peers say: He could make passengers feel comfortable even during turbulence.

👩‍✈️ 11. Shradha Dhavan

  • Role: Flight Attendant

  • Reputation: Friendly and efficient. She believed flying was not just a job, but a service.

👩‍✈️ 12. Manisha Thapa

  • Heritage: From a Gorkha family

  • Details: Disciplined, loved team bonding activities, known for her compassion and kindness.





Honoring Their Service

These 12 crew members didn't just fly—they exemplified duty, professionalism, and human connection. From Mumbai to Manipur, each had their journeys, and each sacrificed everything. As the air safety community gathers evidence and learns lessons, may the memory of these air-crew bring about meaningful change in aviation standards.



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