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A new video of the crash of Indian Air Force’s fighter jet Tejas is going viral on social media. In this, while showing the Tejas air show, it suddenly starts faltering and crashes.
This plane crashed yesterday at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot died in the accident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to find out the cause of the crash.
International aircraft are displayed in the Dubai Air Show. Media around the world have covered this accident prominently.
Read the world media’s reaction on Tejas crash…
Pakistani media Dawn News- Perhaps Tejas could not control itself
Dawn News wrote that on the last day of the Dubai Air Show, India’s Tejas fighter jet crashed during the show. In the video circulating on social media, it is clearly visible that the plane comes straight down after a stunt and as soon as it hits the ground, a big ball of fire is formed.
This accident happened when hundreds of people were watching the flying show. Like every afternoon display, the crowd was huge on this day too. It is seen in the video that Tejas was trying to do a low-roll, but perhaps he could not control himself and fell away.
Before the accident, another discussion was going on regarding Tejas. There were some pictures on social media in which shopping bags were kept under the jet and it was being claimed that oil was leaking from the plane.
Qatar Media Aljazeera- This is the second crash of Tejas
Aljazeera wrote that the Indian-made Tejas fighter jet fell and burned during a demo at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot died in the accident. This is said to be the second crash of Tejas.
The jet was performing tricks in the air, when suddenly it came down and hit the ground. Within a short time the plane turned into a ball of fire and black smoke started rising into the sky.
The Indian Air Force said on social media that the pilot has died in the accident. The Air Force has started an investigation to find out the cause of the accident.
British media BBC- Tejas crashed on the last day of the air show.
India’s Tejas fighter jet crashed during flight at the Dubai Air Show and the pilot died in the accident. The Indian Air Force issued a statement saying that they stand with the pilot’s family.
More than 1.5 lakh people attended the Dubai Air Show 2025 this year and about 1,500 companies from the world participated in it. The show started on Monday and the accident happened on the last day of the show at Al Maktoum International Airport.
American media New York Post- UAE officials will also investigate
The New York Post wrote that the Tejas fighter jet crashed at the beginning of the demo flight on Friday in Dubai. The accident occurred in front of spectators and the single pilot of the aircraft died.
The Tejas jet turned into a big ball of fire as soon as it hit the ground near Al Maktoum International Airport. Police, ambulance and helicopters immediately reached the spot and poured foam to extinguish the fire. UAE investigating officers will also investigate this accident.
UAE Media Gulf News- People could not understand what happened
Gulf News wrote that a pilot died in an Indian Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The incident occurred during an air show at Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday afternoon.
The IAF issued a statement saying that it stands with the family of the martyred pilot. A Court of Inquiry is being formed to find out the cause of the accident. The UAE Defense Ministry has also confirmed that it will conduct its own investigation.
Bangladesh Media Daily Star- Accident happened during airshow
deli Star wrote that India’s indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas, which was participating in the Dubai Airshow, crashed during the air display today. An Indian Air Force pilot died in this accident.
The Indian Air Force reported on Twitter that the jet crashed during an air show and the pilot died. This jet made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) fell on the ground at around 2:10 pm local time.
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