"Deeply Regrets the Loss": Indian Air Force Orders Court of Inquiry After Tejas Pilot Dies in Dubai Crash

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 21 Nov 2025,Friday India Global

The Indian Air Force confirmed its Tejas fighter jet pilot died after crashing during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday. The aircraft nosedived shortly after takeoff at Al Maktoum International Airport around 2:50 PM, remaining airborne for merely seconds before the rapid descent. A spine-chilling video capturing the exact crash moment surfaced online, showing the jet hitting the ground during its flying demonstration. The IAF released an official statement confirming the pilot sustained "fatal injuries" and expressed deep regret over the loss. A court of inquiry will be constituted to ascertain the accident's cause as the force stands with the bereaved family.

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