An Indian HAL Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025, killing the pilot as emergency teams swiftly managed the scene.

Black smoke has been seen at the Al Maktoum International Airport following reports of a crash. The Indian Air Force has confirmed the death of the pilot.

DUBAI, Nov 21 — An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed on Friday during a flight display at the Dubai Airshow 2025, official sources confirmed, shortly after videos of the incident began circulating widely on social media. The indigenous light combat aircraft was performing an aerobatic manoeuvre on the fifth day of the […]

An Indian fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot in front of hundreds of shocked onlookers.Friday's crash is believed to be the first in the history of the Dubai Airshow, which dates back to 1986. 

An Indian fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot in front of hundreds of shocked onlookers.Friday's crash is believed to be the first in the history of the Dubai Airshow, which dates back to 1986. 

A court of inquiry is being established to assess the cause of the crash, officials say.

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The multi-role combat aircraft, performing aerobatics, crashed after a possible misjudged maneuver.

DUBAI: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire in front of horrified spectators during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday (Nov 21), and the Indian Air Force said it was setting up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause.Video from the site showed black smoke ri

Black smoke rose over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central as a crowd of spectators watched, and sirens sounded after the crash.

The Indian Air Force said it was setting up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Indian HAL Tejas, a combat aircraft used in the Indian Air Force, crashed around 2:10 p.m. local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, November 21, offered his condolences to the family of the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot who was tragically killed after a Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show 2025. 📰 Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show: Rahul Gandhi Condoles Death of IAF Pilot.

New Delhi: The Tejas aircraft that crashed at the Dubai Air Show on Friday was piloted by Wing Commander Namnash Syal, said officials. Himachal CM

An Indian Air Force pilot has been confirmed dead following the crash of a Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show 2025 on Friday. The aircraft went down during a flight demonstration at Al Maktoum International Airport, shortly after take-off, and caught fire upon impact.

An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed in the UAE on Friday during its flying display at the Dubai Airshow 2025, resulting in the death of the pilot, the IAF confirmed on X. The aircraft went down around 2:10 pm local time at Al Maktoum International Airport. Video footage showed the jet plunging rapidly before erupting into a fireball, with no sign of the pilot ejecting prior to impact.

Tejas fighter jet crash at Dubai Air Show 2025​, Tejas Fighter Plane Crash​ Today LIVE​ News Updates: In a brief statement, the IAF said the pilot sustained fatal injuries after the fighter met with an accident mid-display. The force said it “deeply regrets the loss of life” and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Media Office further noted the tragic death of the pilot. World News | Dubai Emergency Teams Spring to Work at IAF Tejas Crash Site.

The Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show has led to the death of an Indian Air Force pilot. Here's everything to know about him.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a self-made video, Major General Vikrant Naik (Retd) said, "I was at the Dubai Air Show today when this unfortunate incident happened. I pay homage to the regrettable loss of our brother in arms, the pilot. As a proud Indian, I'm sure this is just a temporary setback for the mission Tejas. And very soon, we will be moving, as we have been and as we are, towards our mission of Atmanirbharta." India News | Retired Major General Vikrant Naik Condoles Pilot Death in Tejas Crash.

Fighter jet Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday killing its pilot, the IAF said

The 35-year-old pilot, Namansh Syal, was flying an indigenously-built Tejas aircraft during the Dubai Show when the plane crashed, and he failed to eject. Read on to know more about his family.