Updated On: 13 June, 2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A London-bound flight from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff, killing over 200 people, including Vikrant Massey’s cousin Clive Kunder, who was the first officer. Actor Vikrant Massey mourned the loss as officials continue recovery and DNA identification efforts

Vikrant Massey
In an unfortunate incident, a flight headed to London from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of over 200 people, including students from a BJ Medical College, as the aircraft crashed into their hostel mess. The tragic incident has left the nation in shock and mourning. There were 242 people aboard the flight, including passengers and crew members. The first officer operating the flight, Clive Kunder, was actor Vikrant Massey’s family friend.
Following the tragic crash in Ahmedabad, actor Vikrant Massey took to social media to express his grief and mourn the loss of lives. He revealed that his family friend was among those who perished in the crash.
“My heart breaks for the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic crash in Ahmedabad today. It pains me even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder, lost his son, Clive Kunder, who was the first officer operating that fateful flight. May God give strength to you and your family, uncle, and to all who are deeply affected,” he wrote in his Instagram stories.