In another tragic incident in the sky, an indigenously developed fighter plane of the Indian Air Force has crashed.
A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Tejas aircraft crashed during a showcase at Al Maktoum International Airport on the last day of the Dubai Airshow, the IAF confirmed. The pilot also suffered fatal injuries.
What the IAF Said
Confirming the incident in a post on X, the IAF said that a court of inquiry is being set up to determine the cause of the fatal crash.
The IAF said, “An IAF Tejas aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. The IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. A court of inquiry is being set up to determine the cause of the accident.