Air India AI171 Crash In Ahmedabad: Passenger List Released, Over 200 Names Including Vijay Rupani Confirmed

In the aftermath of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, authorities have released the passenger manifest, confirming the identities of over 200 passengers onboard. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, took off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM and crashed minutes later near Meghani Nagar, sparking nationwide grief and international concern.

Passenger List of AI171 Now Public

The passenger list includes 215 economy class and 15 business class travelers, totaling 230 confirmed individuals, many of whom are citizens of India, the UK, and Portugal. Several families were onboard, along with children and elderly individuals returning or relocating to the UK. Some names that have been confirmed from the flight manifest include:

Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.

Passenger Name

1. Mrs. Amin A.
2. Mr. Subhashchandra Amin
3. Mrs. Neha Pramukh Inanda
4. Mr. Pravesh Pramukh Inanda
5. Mr. Prayash Pramukh Inanda
6. Mrs. Babiben Kuberbhai Patel
7. Mr. Dilip Mahendrabhai Patel
8. Mr. K. Patel
9. Mr. K. Patel (2)
10. Mrs. Meena Dilip Patel
11. Mrs. S. Patel
12. Mr. Vijay Ramniklal Rupani
13. Ms. Alpa Nishith Soni
14. Mr. Swapnil Soni
15. Ms. Yoga Soni
16. Mr. Vallabh Nagji Agheda
17. Ms. Vinaben Vallabh Agheda
18. Mr. Manav Amrutlal
19. Mr. H. Avaiya
20. Mr. Manish Babu
21. Mr. Chandu Baguane
22. Ms. Dhir Baxi
23. Ms. Heer Baxi
24. Ms. Deepanshi Bhadouriya
25. Mr. Santubhai Bica
26. Mr. G. Brahmbhatt
27. Ms. Kalyanigaurav Brahmbhatt
28. Mrs. Vanita Cana
29. Mrs. Jaiminiben Chaudhari
30. Ms. Dhapuben Chaudhary
31. Mr. Kamleshbhai Chaudhary
32. Mr. L. Christian
33. Mrs. R. Christian
34. Mr. Rozar David Christian
35. Mrs. M. Dangar
36. Ms. Nirupama Rambhai Dangar
37. Ms. Pushpaben Rajnikant Darji
38. Mr. Rajnikant Chimanlal Darji
39. Mr. Indravadan Shashikant Doshi
40. Mrs. Jyoti Indravadan Doshi
41. Mr. Faizan Rafik
42. Mrs. Jayaben Navinchandra Gajjar
43. Mr. Sanket Atulgiri Gaushwami
44. Master Aadiv Girish
45. Infant Takshvi Girish
46. Ms. K. Godhaniya
47. Mrs. R. Godhaniya
48. Mr. J. Gondaliya
49. Ms. R. Gopakumaran Nair
50. Ms. Jinalben Gosai

These are just a few names from the passenger list. The full list confirms that passengers boarded with valid passports from India, the United Kingdom, and Portugal, with documentation verified at Gate 02 prior to departure.

Meanwhile, a photo circulating on social media is being claimed by users as the last known image of Rupani taken from inside the aircraft.

AI171's Route and Impact

AI171 is a regularly scheduled non-stop international service operated by Air India, connecting Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW).

The flight was expected to land in London after a 9-hour journey. However, it crashed shortly after takeoff, reportedly due to a technical failure that caused the aircraft to lose altitude and hit a residential building.