DUBAI (Kashmir English): The Indian Air Force has tarnished the Dubai Air Show, as it is the 19th air show in Dubai, and this is the first time in its history that an aircraft has crashed.
Today is the fifth and final day of the Dubai Air Show. After this accident, the air shows on the last day have been stopped for now.
According to the Indian Air Force, this accident is the second major incident in the 24-year history of the Tejas aircraft.
#Tejas aircraft crashes in Dubai Air show and today was the last day of the event.
Pilot not seen ejecting on video!
Read lotsa smear campaign from day1 against our platform
This is sad and need detailed investigation for sabotage
Sad Sad day!
— Soum_Speaks (@soum_speaks) November 21, 2025
Earlier, last year, a Tejas aircraft crashed near a hostel complex in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in which the pilot lost his life.
According to initial information, there were several serious technical faults in the aircraft that made the accident inevitable.
The incident has raised serious questions about the mechanical and safety systems of the aircraft.
According to initial analysis, the aircraft’s engine suddenly failed to provide full thrust, due to which it could not get the required speed and power.
At the same time, the flight controls also slowed down severely, which further reduced the pilot’s chances of controlling the aircraft.
The technical report also found traces of oil leakage in the aircraft, which indicates that there was a fault in the engine or hydraulic system.
Instrumental failure also affected the provision of accurate information during the flight.
The most regrettable and worrying aspect of the accident is that the ejection system also failed to activate, due to which the pilot was unable to exit the aircraft in time and died on the spot.
Earlier, an Indian Air Force Tejas jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show on Friday, according to foreign media.
According to media reports, the Indian plane crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.
The Indian fighter jet crashed at 2:10 pm local time.
The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the pilot was killed in the crash.
