A HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force crashed during a flying
demonstration at the Dubai Air Show around 2:15 p.m. local time.
The aircraft was reportedly performing a low-altitude “negative G” manoeuvre, which is now a focal
point in the ongoing court of inquiry.
The Tejas, a key component of India’s indigenous defence modernization program, was
showcasing its aerobatic capabilities during the event.
Emergency response teams arrived quickly, but the pilot unfortunately lost his life. A high-level
investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the crash.