Dubai Airshow Plane Crash: An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during the Dubai Air Show on Friday. The fighter jet was taking part in an aerial display event when it entered a steep decline, killing its pilot.
Here’s what we know so far about the Tejas crash at Dubai air show
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What happened at the Dubai Air Show?
An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed while performing aerial display at Dubai Air Show on Friday. The event was taking place at the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, Dubai.
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Is the pilot safe?
The pilot of the Tejas jet, who has not been identified so far, was declared dead by the Indian Air Force in a statement.
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What did the IAF say?
The Indian Air Force said it regretted the loss of life and ordered a court of inquiry.
“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 constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident,” the IAF said on X.
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What host country UAE said
The United Arab Emirates government confirmed the accident and said that “firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly to the incident and are currently managing the situation on-site”.
In an X post, the UAE’s Ministry of Defence said: “A Tejas fighter aircraft from India participating in today’s flying display at the Dubai Airshow has crashed, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot. Firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly to the incident and are currently managing the situation on-site.”
