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Tejas Fighter Crashes at Dubai Airshow, Killing Pilot

India's air force has launched a formal investigation into the accident.

Overview

  • The indigenously built light combat aircraft went down during a demonstration on Nov. 21 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot's death following the crash and subsequent fire.
  • An official committee has been established to determine the cause of the incident.
  • Photographs credited to Jignesh Variya via Reuters show the Tejas burning after impact.
  • The Dubai Airshow is a major biennial aviation event that concluded on Nov. 21.