In 2025, at the Dubai Air Show, the Indian Air Force HAL Tejas Fighter jet crashed tragically as it performed in high-speed demonstration flight. The crash astounded the whole world consisting of aviation specialists, military analysts, and onlookers.
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What Happened?
A HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, during an aerobatic demonstration on November 21, 2025, lost control just after the performance of a low-altitude maneuver. Videos from witnesses show the aircraft descending crookedly and to the extent the pilot performed a strong pull-up maneuver, it was still too late as the aircraft was already down and burning.
Rescue units were immediately present but the pilot was already dead.
Tejas plane Crash video:
Pilot & Official Response
The IAF has announced the death of the courageous pilot and, at the same time, has launched a Court of Inquiry to find out what exactly caused the crash.
Dubai’s aviation officials, too, restricted the crash site for the twin purposes of investigating and assessing safety.
Possible Causes Being Investigated
Early investigations show that it might be possible for the following to happen: the pilots lost control during a negative-G maneuver, a technical malfunction (not confirmed yet), low height, creating a situation with not enough time for recovery, and external environmental factors (such as wind shear, changes in air pressure, etc.). Official announcements indicate that the inquiry is still underway and that no technical determination has been made thus far.
Impact on HAL Tejas Program
The Tejas is one of India’s flagship indigenous fighter aircraft programs.
This accident may temporarily impact:
- International confidence in Tejas export deals
- Demonstration protocols for future air shows
- HAL’s defence stock market value
- Discussions on improving flight-safety mechanisms
However, experts say the final investigation report will determine long-term implications.
Eyewitness Reaction
Those who witnessed the incident said the crash was very unexpected and rather startling, giving the impression that the plane was under control until its last movement. Soon after, video clips were shared on the internet and this raised questions and caused discussions in the aviation circles.
TechBillion7.com Analysis
In the context of our coverage of aviation and defence technology, TechBillion7.com considers this event to underscore:
The necessity of rigorous safety margins in the course of air shows
The requirement for more extensive examination of the boundaries for the different types of maneuvers
The necessity of constant improvements in the areas of training and flight safety systems
We will keep this article in progress as more official information is published.
Tribute to the Pilot
TechBillion7.com is very sorry for the loss of the pilot’s family and the Indian Air Force.
The pilot showed tremendous competence and commitment, and the whole aviation community honors his bravery and service.
