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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.
Fatal Crash of Indian Tejas Fighter Jet at Dubai Air Show: Pilot Loses Life in Tragic Aviation Incident
Nov 21, 2025 10:25 pm CST
A tragic incident unfolded at the Dubai Air Show when an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial demonstration, resulting in the death of the pilot. The single-seat Light Combat Aircraft, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, appeared to fail recovery from a negative-G maneuver at low altitude. Emergency teams responded immediately as the crash sent black smoke billowing over Al Maktoum International Airport. This marks only the second crash in the aircraft's 23-year operational history, triggering an official investigation as the Indian government recently signed contracts for additional Tejas fighters.