A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jet crashed during an airshow in Dubai after executing a negative G manoeuvre, according to aviation experts who reviewed footage of the incident. The pilot lost his life, the Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed in a statement on X.

Initial analysis of videos suggests the aircraft sharply lost altitude while trying to recover from a loop, indicating the pilot was negotiating extreme manoeuvring forces at the time of the accident.

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Negative G occurs when forces push the aircraft and pilot in the opposite direction of gravity, a scenario common during aerobatic stunts, sudden descents, or turbulence. If improperly handled, it can cause disorientation or even loss of consciousness, though pilots receive extensive training to manage these

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