Tragedy at Dubai Air Show: IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal Dies in Tejas Fighter Jet Crash

Nov 22, 2025 10:20 am CST

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, lost his life when the Tejas fighter jet he was piloting crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. The incident occurred Friday afternoon near Al Maktoum International Airport, marking the second crash involving India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft in less than two years. The IAF has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.