A British man’s brother, who lost his life in the Air India Flight 171 crash a year ago, criticized the investigation, expressing doubts about the families receiving the complete truth. Nick Meek’s brother, Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, and his husband Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek were among the 53 Britons on board the ill-fated flight that crashed into a hostel shortly after departure from Ahmedabad Airport on June 12, 2025.
The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is set to publish its final report on the tragic incident that claimed 260 lives on the anniversary. However, Nick voiced his lack of confidence in the investigation process, fearing that the report might not reveal the whole truth.
Nick, a caretaker from Birmingham, raised concerns that the blame for the crash might unfairly fall on the pilots. He highlighted a previous report indicating engine issues due to fuel-control switch manipulation and expressed frustration over the lack of comprehensive information.
Approaching the anniversary of his brother’s passing, Nick expressed disappointment over the lack of communication and transparency from Air India, criticizing the generic responses received from the airline representatives. He lamented the mishandling of his brother’s and his brother’s husband’s remains, causing disruptions to their planned memorial arrangements.
Nick fondly remembered his brother Jamie as a loyal and adventurous person who cherished life. He mentioned the upcoming burial of his brother’s ashes alongside their late father as a way to honor his memory.
Moreover, he urged British authorities to take a more active role in the investigation, emphasizing the need for greater involvement given the significant number of British casualties in the incident. Legal representatives of the affected families echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of timely information sharing and transparency.
Both the UK AAIB and a spokesperson emphasized the ongoing collaboration with the Indian authorities to facilitate information dissemination to the affected families. The Mirror sought comments from Air India, Tata Group, and the Indian AAIB regarding the incident.
