Dubai: A tragic accident at the Dubai Airshow 2025 claimed the life of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot after a Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during an aerial display on Friday.
The IAF confirmed the fatality in an official statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.
A court of inquiry is being…
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) November 21, 2025
The indigenous light combat aircraft went down around 2:10 pm local time at Al Maktoum International Airport while performing a manoeuvre before thousands of spectators. Immediate rescue efforts were launched, but the pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Tejas fighter jet crashes during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show
“The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief,” the Air Force stated.
