The Indian Air Force’s Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flight demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday evening, and the accident marked a tragic end to the final day of the event.

Spectators watched in shock as the aircraft went down mid-flight and then exploded into a ball of fire at Al Maktoum International Airport. Consequently, thick black smoke rose into the sky and sirens immediately sounded across the venue.

The pilot did not appear to eject in the video footage, and he sustained fatal injuries. Afterwards, the IAF confirmed the loss, stating, “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

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