Hir Prajapati also expressed gratitude towards the Indian government, police and doctors for helping the family.
Hir Prajapati, the son of Air India crash victim Kalpana Ben Prajapati, has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against Boeing in a U.S. federal court. Frustrated by years of delay in India’s judicial system, he is demanding swift justice and full access to black-box data that could uncover the truth behind the devastating tragedy.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Prajapati revealed that his family has engaged U.S.-based aviation lawyer Mike Andrews to represent them.
“We have hired Mike Andrews. We expect the raw details of information from the black box to come before us at the earliest so that we can decide our next steps along with our lawyer. In India, trials get dragged out for years. We are fighting the case in the U.S. so that a decision is pronounced early,” he said.
For Prajapati, the courtroom battle is more than a legal fight — it is a relentless pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability. With unwavering determination, he challenges one of the world’s biggest aerospace giants, demanding transparency and the release of raw black-box data. His plea is urgent, his voice unshakable, and his resolve strikes a powerful chord with families who have waited too long for answers.
According to reports, the lawsuit was filed to compel Boeing to provide vital information, including unreleased black-box records. The move underscores the frustration with the slow pace of India’s legal system, where aviation accident trials are often prolonged for years. By shifting the fight abroad, Prajapati hopes to accelerate accountability and prevent the case from fading into silence.
Despite his grief, Prajapati expressed gratitude towards the Indian government, police, and doctors for their support after the tragedy.
“We believe we will get justice. When the incident happened, the government helped us a lot. The police also helped us. We are thankful to the doctors too, who handed over the bodies to us after a swift DNA test,” he said.
Recounting the events that led to his mother’s ill-fated journey, Prajapati recalled how her travel plans shifted multiple times before she finally boarded the doomed flight.
“I had initially booked a June 9 flight for her, but she had a fast that day. So, I rescheduled it to June 11. Then she told me she didn’t want to travel on an odd date. I finally booked her ticket for June 12,” he said.
On Monday evening, families of the victims gathered for a candlelight vigil to mark two months since the disaster. Mike Andrews, who represents more than 65 families, joined the remembrance.
“Today marks the two-month anniversary of this tragedy. It has been a very difficult day for everyone involved. The families organized a candlelight vigil to stand in remembrance. We are thankful and grateful to have been invited… The families are back now, searching for answers,” he told ANI.
This legal fight is not just paperwork — it symbolizes the enduring strength of families who refuse to let their loved ones be forgotten. It is a plea for justice that transcends borders, a demand for truth that cannot be silenced, and a reminder that accountability, no matter how delayed, must one day prevail.
Credit: HT News Desk
