Dubai Air Show 2025
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.
Tragic LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show 2025: Indian Fighter Jet Accident Details and Analysis
Nov 21, 2025 07:06 pm CST
A detailed account of the LCA Tejas fighter jet crash during a loop maneuver at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The aircraft from an Indian Air Force squadron based in Sulur, Tamil Nadu failed to recover altitude during an aerobatic display, resulting in a fatal accident. The article provides eyewitness accounts, background information on the Tejas aircraft's role as the successor to the MiG-21, and its significance as India's indigenous lightweight combat aircraft.