Indian Tejas Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show
The aerial display session, a fan-favorite part of the event, was halted following the incident.
DUBAI – An Indian fighter jet crashed during a live demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, causing the suspension of the much-anticipated aerial display segment.
According to US media reports, the Indian aircraft went down during its performance at the event. Indian media confirmed that the jet was an Indian Air Force Tejas, which crashed at around 2:10 p.m. local time.
Efforts are underway to gather details about the condition of the pilots. Authorities are investigating whether the crash resulted from a technical malfunction or pilot error.
The Indian Air Force has officially confirmed that its locally manufactured Tejas fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show.
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The aerial display session, a fan-favorite part of the event, was halted following the incident.
It is worth noting that just a few days earlier, a video from the Dubai Air Show had surfaced showing fuel leaking from the Tejas jet’s fuel tank, raising concerns about its condition prior to the crash.
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