Dubai Air Show plane crash: A Tejas light combat aircraft taking part in the Dubai Air Show met with an accident on Friday when it suddenly nosedived during an aerobatic routine. According to an official statement from the Indian Air Force (IAF), the HAL-manufactured fighter jet crashed at around 2:10 pm local time while performing a high-risk manoeuvre. The impact triggered a massive plume of dark smoke that rose over the airshow grounds, leaving spectators shocked as emergency teams rushed to the site.
Tejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball
The IAF confirmed that the aircraft crashed during a display sortie and said the pilot sustained fatal injuries. “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,” the statement read.
The pilot was identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal, according to ANI. The 37-year-old hailed from Patialkadh in the Nagrota Bagwan tehsil of Himachal Pradesh.
Pilot killed belonged to Himachal Pradesh(Dubai Air Show plane crash)
The IAF pilot who died in the crash involving a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said in a post that the pilot hailed from the state’s Kangra district.
Pilot killed in Tejas jet crash at Dubai Air Show identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal
The Indian Air Force pilot who was killed in the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crash at the Dubai Air Show earlier today has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal.
The IAF’s Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show at around 3:40 pm on Friday. While it was earlier unclear if the pilot had ejected, the Air Force later confirmed that he died in the crash.
Dubai Air Show plane crash
“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,” the IAF said in a tweet, adding that a court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the crash.
What happened at the Dubai Air Show?
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Over 150 countries had been putting their aerospace capabilities on display at the grand Dubai Air Show that commenced on November 17 and was scheduled to end on Friday, November 21. An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and Tejas fighters also landed at Al Maktoum Airbase last week.
Tejas Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show Kills Pilot
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan also expressed condolences over the “brave and courageous” pilot’s death, assuring to stand with the bereaved family.
Did Tejas’ jet crash in Dubai?
NEW DELHI/DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) – 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, and the Indian Air Force said it was setting up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause.
Who was the pilot who died in the Tejas crash?
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep grief over the death of Squadron Leader Naman Syal from Kangra, who lost his life in the Tejas aircraft crash during the Dubai Air Show.
When did Tejas crash time?
Tejas jet crash during Dubai Air Show | Key points The Tejas fighter jet crashed at about 2:10 pm local time while flying a demonstration flight for spectators. In a statement, the IAF said that the pilot had died in the crash.
