By Admin 
Pilot Namansh Syal, resident of Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, died in the Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show. CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over his accident. He said that Namansh was a brave and courageous pilot.
CM Sukhu wrote on his Heartily salute to.”
The news of the demise of Naman Syal ji, the brave son of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in the Tejas plane crash at Dubai Air Show, is extremely sad and heartbreaking.
The country has lost a brave, dutiful and courageous pilot.
I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.
Brave son… pic.twitter.com/lfX1yinf4Q
— Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (@SukhuSukhvinder) November 21, 2025
Let us tell you that on Friday (November 21) afternoon, the Indian Air Force’s state-of-the-art indigenous fighter aircraft LCA Tejas crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The pilot died in this accident. The Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry for a thorough investigation.
The incident occurred when Tejas was flying for scheduled aerobatic practice. The reasons for the accident have not been confirmed yet. Detailed information is being collected by the Air Force. The Indian Air Force has issued an official statement confirming the accident.
The Air Force said that one of its Tejas aircraft has crashed at Dubai Air Show-25. The facts regarding the incident are being verified. Verified details will be shared as they become available. All information will be released only after verification.
The Air Force said that the pilot suffered serious injuries in the accident, due to which he died. The Indian Air Force has said that it deeply regrets the irreparable loss caused by the death of the pilot and stands strongly with the bereaved family in this difficult time.
Announcement to set up a court of inquiry
The Indian Air Force has announced to set up a court of inquiry to find out the causes of the accident. The investigation team will conduct a detailed study of every technical, operational and safety aspect of the flight so that the real reasons can be confirmed.
Immediately after the plane crash, the emergency management team of the air show and local administrative units reached the spot and took charge of the situation. Initial relief and safety measures were implemented rapidly. It has also been learned that a part of the airspace was temporarily closed to control the situation arising after the accident.
Expert team will study technical data
It is noteworthy that Tejas is India’s indigenously developed light multi-role fighter aircraft. It has been designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Its presence in the Dubai Air Show-2025 was considered an important opportunity to showcase India’s aerospace capabilities on the global stage. The detailed cause of the accident will become clear only after technical investigation. Expert team will study the technical data.
The organizers of Dubai Air Show-25 have also coordinated with the Indian side and assured cooperation in investigating all aspects related to the accident. India has comprehensively showcased its advanced defense power, technology and industry capabilities at the Dubai Air Show 2025 held in the United Arab Emirates.
Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran aerobatic team and indigenous fighter aircraft LCA Tejas were part of the teams flying in the skies of Dubai in the air show. Along with the demonstration of fighter planes, bilateral meetings and industry cooperation talks have also taken place here.
India Pavilion was also established in Dubai Air Show. In this pavilion there was an exhibition of major defense and technical institutions of India. Defense companies included Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DRDO, Coral Technology etc.
Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Made in India
Air Force’s LCA Tejas is a light combat aircraft manufactured in India. The Dubai Air Show is a biennial aerospace and defense exhibition, which is counted among the largest and most influential events in the world. The 2025 edition will feature more than 1,500 exhibitors and more than 148,000 professionals from 150 countries.