The pilot of an Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft died in an accident earlier today at the Dubai Air Show. The jet was shown nosediving during an aerial show in a widely shared video, with smoke rising following the crash.
In response to the incident, Wing Commander Praful Bakshi, a retired Indian Air Force commander and defence specialist, stated, “I only know as much as has been shown in the news. We have learnt about the pilot’s tragic death”. “Fighter flying accidents can happen due to various reasons,” He continued, discussing potential causes of such incidents. It is not as easy and secure as textbooks portray it to be. There may be a dangerous and high accident rate.
He highlighted that numerous variables can contribute to mid-air mishaps. “Control jamming, engine failure, and other issues are possible. People with heart issues avoid sitting in cockpits since there is a lot of pressure on the heart in aircraft.”
About the Tejas Aircraft
Tejas is a 4.5-generation, single-engine, delta-winged multirole military aircraft. It is created by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and produced for the Indian Air Force (IAF) by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Record of Two Crashes in 24 Years
It took its First flight in 2001. Since then, the Tejas has experienced two crashes. Before experiencing its initial crash in March 2024 in Rajasthan and the subsequent Dubai air show tragedy in 2025, the aircraft underwent more than 20 years of testing, review, and squadron service. Each occurrence has a prominent operation and technical enquiry, even though the number is small for a fighter program with over 1000 and 200 test flights and active squadron deployment.
The IAF Statement
“Today, during the Dubai air show, an IAF Tejas aircraft had an accident during an aerial performance. The pilot was killed in the collision. IAF wholeheartedly supports the grieving family during this difficult time and sincerely regrets the loss of life.” To determine the reason for the crash, a court of inquiry is being established, according to a statement from the IAF.
Images of the native fighter planes striking the ground and exploding into a place were making the rounds on social media. The event occurs as the IAF is getting ready to introduce the LCA Mk-1A, an upgraded version of the aircraft.
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