Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show: A Comprehensive History of Global Air Show Disasters

Nov 22, 2025 03:54 pm CST

A Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal. This incident joins a series of tragic air show disasters worldwide, including the Poland Air Show (2025), Pakistan Day Air Show (2020), and the deadly Sknyliv Air Show accident (2002) which claimed 77 lives. These incidents highlight the inherent risks of aerial demonstrations despite advanced safety measures.