Air India has been formally served with legal proceedings at London’s High Court concerning the catastrophic June 2025 aircraft accident that resulted in 279 fatalities. Court documents confirm that eleven claimants, representing estates and relatives of deceased victims, initiated personal injury litigation on December 18th, 2025.
The tragic incident occurred on June 12th, 2025, when Air India Flight AI-137, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, experienced sudden altitude loss moments after departure from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft collided with a medical college hostel, erupting into a fireball upon impact. The disaster claimed the lives of all onboard except one survivor, plus nineteen individuals on the ground.
While specific allegations within the UK lawsuit remain undisclosed, parallel litigation in the United States reveals potential technical factors behind the tragedy. Families of four victims have separately filed suit against aircraft manufacturer Boeing and component producer Honeywell International. Their September 2025 lawsuit alleges defective fuel switch mechanisms directly caused the catastrophic failure.
Both Air India and legal representatives for the claimants have maintained silence regarding the ongoing proceedings, declining requests for commentary on the developing litigation. The case represents one of the most significant aviation-related legal actions in recent years, with potential implications for international aviation liability standards.