Dubai airshow crash: Demo ends in fatal hit; breaks Tejas’ near-flawless run since 2016

A Tejas fighter jet crashed during a Dubai Airshow demonstration, tragically killing IAF pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The aircraft reportedly failed to recover from a negative G-turn. This marks the second Tejas crash since its induction, raising concerns for India’s indigenous fighter project and its export ambitions. An inquiry is underway.