Indian fighter jet crashes at Dubai air show (2 photos + 5 videos)
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The cause of the crash has not yet been announced. 
An Indian Air Force Tejas multirole fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The cause of the crash is still unknown. However, judging by the video, it seems likely that the pilot misjudged the altitude during an aerobatic maneuver. After impact with the ground, the aircraft burst into flames, and the pilot was unable to eject. There is no information yet about his fate, but it is clear he had no chance of survival.
According to media reports, all visitors to the Dubai Airshow were evacuated immediately after the incident, and rescuers and firefighters are working at the crash site. The Indian Ministry of Defense confirmed the crash of an Indian Air Force fighter jet at the Dubai Airshow.
Notably, several days earlier, reports of a fuel leak on one of the Indian fighter jets surfaced on social media. The Indian Ministry of Defense quickly denied this information, calling it baseless propaganda. They noted that the video captured a standard procedure for Dubai's climate, which involved "intentionally draining condensate" from the aircraft's environmental control system and onboard oxygen generation system.
That same video with the condensation
The Tejas is a fourth-generation light multirole fighter jet from the Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is designed to provide offensive air support and combat support for ground operations. As Reuters noted, these fighters are crucial for India in the face of rising China and Pakistan. India intends to upgrade its own fleet with these aircraft in the near future.
Until today's incident, Indian officials were positive, expecting strong interest in the fighter jet from foreign importers.
