IAF Pilot killed as Tejas Aircraft crashes during Dubai Airshow 2025

Babushahi Bureau

Dubai, November 21, 2025 — A tragic accident at the Dubai Airshow 2025 claimed the life of an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot after a Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during an aerial display on Friday. The IAF confirmed the fatality in an official statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

The indigenous light combat aircraft went down around 2:10 pm local time at Al Maktoum International Airport while performing a manoeuvre before thousands of spectators. Immediate rescue efforts were launched, but the pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

“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

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