Overview
- Dubai’s government press office confirmed the pilot’s death and reported no other casualties.
- The Indian Air Force acknowledged the incident involving a Tejas fighter and announced an investigation.
- Videos circulating on social media show the jet suddenly losing altitude, followed by a fireball and a large plume of smoke.
- Emergency responders and fire crews reached the site shortly after the impact.
- Gulf News reported that further flight demonstrations were initially canceled at the show, which is scheduled to run through November 24.