Tragic Discovery: IAF Pilot's Father Learns of Son's Tejas Crash While Searching for Air Show Videos

Nov 22, 2025 12:39 pm CST

Wing Commander Namansh Syal's father discovered his son's tragic death at the Dubai Air Show through YouTube videos. The 34-year-old IAF pilot perished when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during the performance, leaving his family devastated. A decorated officer from Himachal Pradesh, Namansh is mourned by his village and state officials as "Kangra's brave son."