#InShort | A tragic accident at the #DubaiAirShow — an IAF #Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic display, nosediving mid-manoeuvre and exploding on impact. The pilot sadly did not survive. Aerial displays were halted as authorities launched a full inquiry. Shock, panic & safety concerns dominate the venue.<br /><br />* * *<br /><br />An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Air Show on 21 November 2025, around 2:10 pm (local time). The HAL-built indigenous light combat aircraft suddenly nosedived mid-manoeuvre and exploded into flames at Al Maktoum International Airport, sending thick smoke into the sky and causing panic among spectators.<br /><br />The crash occurred during a high-speed manoeuvre. Eyewitness videos showed the jet entering a steep dive before hitting the ground and erupting in a massive fireball.<br />Emergency teams rushed to the spot and quickly contained the blaze.<br /><br />Authorities in Dubai and the Indian Air Force have confirmed the death of the pilot, stating that no ejection was observed before impact.<br />The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.<br /><br />Aerial displays at the air show were suspended following the incident, and visitors were seen leaving the venue in shock. The crash has raised concerns around air safety and cast a shadow over the Tejas programme, a key symbol of India’s indigenous aerospace capabilities.<br /><br />#TejasCrash #DubaiAirShow #IAF #HALTejas
