The Indian HAL Tejas went down around 2:10 pm local time while performing a flight in front of spectators.

It is not yet clear whether the pilot ejected safely.

Black smoke was seen rising from Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central as sirens sounded and the crowd watched.

The Dubai Air Show, held at the city’s second airport, is a biennial event where airlines like Emirates and FlyDubai often place large aircraft orders.

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Indian Air Force LCA Tejas has crashed during the Dubai air show

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