Overview
- Flying displays were halted for about an hour and spectators were directed off the flightline before demonstrations later resumed.
- Dubai and UAE authorities said the aircraft came down in an unpopulated area with no reported injuries or structural damage on the ground.
- The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot’s death and announced the formation of an inquiry committee to determine the cause.
- The Indian government dismissed claims of an oil leak, saying circulated footage shows routine condensate drainage from the aircraft’s environmental and oxygen systems.
- Preliminary commentary pointed to possible engine thrust loss in extreme heat or loss of control during a barrel-roll maneuver, with conclusions pending the official probe.