An Indian Tejas fighter plane crashed on Friday (21 November 2025) during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot in question died. It is seen in the video that while performing acrobatics in the sky, the Tejas aircraft suddenly collided with the ground and then there was a massive explosion, after which only huge flames were seen rising. Emergency teams have reached the spot.

The incident occurred at 2:10 pm local time, when thousands of spectators were watching the aircraft’s acrobatics. While taking a turn in the air, the pilot suddenly lost control of the indigenous fighter aircraft LCA Tejas and the aircraft rapidly crashed into the ground. After this accident, the Dubai Air Show has been temporarily stopped. Indian Air Force has confirmed the crash of Tejas aircraft in Dubai. IAF said, “A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed at the Dubai Air Show 2025. Further information is currently being ascertained.”

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Tejas is a 4.5-generation multi-role combat aircraft built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to perform air-defense missions, offensive air support and close-combat operations. It is considered to be one of the lightest and smallest fighter planes of its class. It is also designed for land and maritime operations, making it one of India’s most suitable indigenous platforms.

This is the second accident involving Tejas aircraft, the first accident took place near Jaisalmer in 2024. The Dubai Air Show is held every two years and is considered one of the largest aerospace events in the world. More than 1,500 exhibitors and more than 1,48,000 industry experts from 150 countries participate in it.

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