Here’s the latest on Clive Kunder, the First Officer aboard Air India Flight AI‑171:
Personal & Professional Background
- Age and Origin: 34 years old, hailing from a family rooted in coastal Karnataka
- Career: Served as the co-pilot (First Officer) on AI‑171 during the Ahmedabad take-off mishap.
Flight Experience
- Flight Hours: Accumulated approximately 1,100 hours of flying time—about 400 hours short of the minimum 1,500 hours required to qualify as a captain on commercial airliners
- Role: Assisted the Captain in operating the aircraft according to standard procedures during departure.
Incident & Investigation
- Was at the controls during the plane’s departure from Ahmedabad when it crashed soon after take-off.
- His exact actions and communications with air traffic control are under scrutiny as investigators review cockpit data and communication transcripts.
Quick Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Clive Kunder |
| Age | 34 |
| Origin | Coastal Karnataka |
| Flight Hours | ~1,100 |
| Role | First Officer, AI‑171 |
What We Know So Far
- Kunder had not yet accumulated the flight hours necessary to become a captain.
- His performance during takeoff and the immediate aftermath is a key focus of accident investigators, alongside aircraft condition, crew actions, and airport factors.