Have a look at the bio, age and career of pilot Clive Kundar
Clive Kunder is an Air India pilot who was recently killed in the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171, in Gujarat, find out more about him and the incident below.
The devastating tragedy took place on June 12, 2025, shortly after the plane took off from Ahmedabad airport.
Who is First Officer Clive Kunder of Mangaluru, co-pilot of Air India Ahmedabad-London flight AI 171, biography, age, education and Instagram
Clive Kunder : The copilot with 1,100 hours of flying experience Air India
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#AirIndia #Ahmedabad–#London flight crashes near airport in Meghani area
According to DGCA,there were 242 people on board the aircraft — 230 passengers, 2 pilots,and 10 cabin crew members.The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal,with First Officer Clive Kundar. pic.twitter.com/2vBJgPU5dP— It💔zArshi Chowdhury (@ArshiMinhajul) June 12, 2025
The flight was bound for London Gatwick and had 242 people on board before it crashed into a residential neighborhood, Meghani Nagar.
Air India pilot Clive Kunder dies in Flight AI 171 crash
An Air India First Officer named Clive Kunder was recently killed in a tragic plane crash alongside Captain Sumit Sabharwal. Following the tragic crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that both pilots were part of the 12-member crew. According to reports, the plane sent a distress “MAYDAY” signal to Air Traffic Control just moments after departing at 1:38 p.m. The plane seemingly crashed into a densely populated area, killing hundreds more innocent lives.
Clive Kunder bio
Clive Kunder was a dedicated and disciplined pilot who was recently killed in a tragic plane crash. He was passionate about aviation and committed to his role and had over 1,100 hours of flying experience under his belt prior to his sudden death. Clive had steadily built a reputation as a rising talent within Air India and is remembered as a calm and meticulous person.
Clive who was a Christian by religion, a First Officer with roots in Mangaluru and a resident of Mumbai, was among the crew members on board the ill-fated Air India flight AI 171 that crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad, shortly after take-off on Thursday afternoon.
He was the son of Clifford Kunder and is the cousin of actor Vikrant Massey.
Age and height
Although the exact details about his age were not officially disclosed, reports suggest that Clive Kunder was between 30-40 years. Meanwhile, he stood approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Air India B787 First Officer Clive Kunder 🙏💔💐 https://t.co/vfukQtpoTL pic.twitter.com/laDd4ovlwK
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Education
Although the exact details are unknown, Clive Kunder reportedly graduated from a reputable aviation institute and underwent rigorous flight training before he joined Air India.
Clive, who had trained at Paris Air Inc. and logged over 1,100 hours of flying experience, was assisting Captain Sumit Sabharwal, a seasoned Line Training Captain with more than 8,200 flying hours.
The aircraft was carrying 232 passengers, including two infants, and 12 crew members, bringing the total on board to 244 and identified senior cabin crew include Shradha Dhavan and Aparna Mahadik. Others on duty were Saineeta Chakravarti, Nganthoi Kongbrailatpam Sharma, Deepak Pathak, Maithili Patil, Irfan Shaikh, Lamnunthem Singson, Roshni Songhare Rajendra and Manisha Thapa.
Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals.
Career
Clive Kunder began his aviation journey as a trainee, excelling in both theory and hands-on training. After earning his commercial pilot license, Clive joined Air India and started flying domestic routes before making the transition to international operations. Over time, Clive became First Officer on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, one of Air India’s flagship aircraft. Clive managed to accumulate over 1,100 flight hours and was known for his professionalism and attention to detail.