Understanding the Negative G Manoeuvre That Led to the LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show

Nov 21, 2025 10:06 pm CST

An LCA Tejas fighter jet crashed during an air show in Dubai while executing a negative G turn manoeuvre, resulting in the pilot's death. Aviation experts analyzing footage indicate the aircraft lost altitude while attempting to recover from a loop. This marks only the second crash in the Tejas' 24-year history, highlighting questions about the aircraft's inherently unstable yet agile design that relies on advanced fly-by-wire systems.