Air India: Neighbour Shares True Behaviour of Pilot Clive Kunder Before Dying in Plane Crash
- A neighbour of the late Air India pilot, Clive Kunder, has shared an insight into his behaviour before he lost his life in a plane crash
- In a heartbreaking video posted on social media, she described the late pilot's personality and everything she observed about him
- Clive Kunder was among the 241 people onboard the ill-fated plane that lost their lives during the crash in Amhedabad on June 12, 2025
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A neighbour of the late Captain Clive Kunder has spoken out about the pilot's personality before the plane crash that claimed his life.
In an emotional account, Sadia Solkar described the late pilot as a jolly, good, and happy person who was always lively and down to earth.
Source: TikTok
Neighbour pays tribute to Air India pilot
The heartfelt tribute was captured on video and shared on social media platform X by @ians_india.
According to Solkar, the news of the crash was like a personal loss when she discovered Kunder was among the victims.
She described the late pilot as a happy soul who always seemed to be in good spirits.
According to her, whenever they met, she always noticed the jovial man smiling at her and she smiled back at him.
She recalled feeling overwhelmed with emotion upon learning of his death, saying she literally had tears in her eyes.
In her words:
"The moment I heard about the incident, I was in complete shock. Of course, it was extremely tragic, and it felt like a personal loss. When I found out that the co-pilot was Mr Kunder, it hit me even harder. I literally had tears in my eyes. He seems to be a very jolly good and happy person. He was a happy soul. Very happy. He was a very lively, down to earth, and nice person."
Source: TikTok
Captain Kunder was one of the 241 people onboard the ill-fated flight that went down in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff.
Solkar's tribute described the pilot's personality, with her words painting a tragic picture of a kind and gentle individual.
Reactions as netizens mourn Clive Kunder
Netizens have continued penning heartbreaking messages since the pilot's demise on June 12.
Quinn Anderson said:
"So heartbreaking. My thoughts are with Clive Kunder's family and loved ones. BenjaminUs15, tragedies like this remind us how fragile life is."
@Kanages Perumal said:
"You are a lovely pilot looking so good how God take you back so sad to see your mother even i can't take it Rest In Peace sir."
@Ronald Suckra said:
"Really sad bro my condolences to the family may your soul find rest in Jesus."
@user8259532207229 said:
"Seen so many videos of crash. heartbreaking all of them. Please. God take care of all these souls, they were just going about what we all do o a daily basis bless everyone."
@vasiegovender228 reacted:
"In solidarity with those that mourn the death of those who have departed in the horrific catastrophe that claimed the death of, heroes, ambitious individuals, cabin crew, sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Courage, resilience and respect as you bid farewell to beautiful souls, God's favour upon you."
@Shana Shah added:
"Rest in heaven u amazing hero my eyes running tears keep your sweetie smile rolling in heaven u are god will kisses its always in memory love u hero. God loves u more hero."
Watch the video here:
Pilot's former lecturer speaks
Professor Urvashi, who taught Clive physics in school, said it was difficult to accept that he was gone.
She added that the pilot was an exemplary student who was both intelligent and disciplined.
Expert explains why tragedies feel personal
In the wake of public mourning over the tragic Air India plane crash, a clinical psychologist, Samuel Atilola, has shed light on why such incidents often trigger deep emotional responses, even among those not directly connected to the victims.
Speaking with Legit.ng, Atilola explained that emotional ripple effects often impact what he called secondary victims:
“It often feels so personal because primary or direct victims have people who care about or depend on them. These are the secondary victims of tragedies, and their lives are at risk of being upended in many ways if adequate care isn't taken.”
Rare video posted by Air India pilot
Legit.ng previously reported that a man posted a throwback video showing one of the pilots who lost his life in the Air India crash.
According to him, the video was lifted from the YouTube account of the late pilot, Clive Kunder, before the air tragedy on June 12.
Joseph Omotayo, the HOD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding Clive's lectuer's reaction to his death.
Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a clinical psychologist for this report.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
