IAF pilot killed as Tejas jet crashes at Dubai Air Show

A pilot of the Indian Air Force was killed on Friday as a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show.

The light combat aircraft, manufactured by the government-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, went down around 2.10 pm local time, AP reported.

The Air Force said it has constituted a court of inquiry to ascertain the cause of the accident.

The jet crashed in an open area near the Al Maktoum International Airport, which is the venue of the air show.

VIDEO | Dubai: A Tejas fighter jet taking part in the Dubai Air Show nosedived during an aerial display and crashed this afternoon. The HAL-manufactured aircraft went down around 02:10 pm local time while performing manoeuvres in front of a large audience. An official statement… pic.twitter.com/9MfLJgYeen— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 21, 2025
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