NEW DELHI: A Tejas fighter jet participating in the Dubai Air Show crashed on Friday after nosediving during an aerobatic display, the Indian Air Force said in a statement.
The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10pm (local time) while executing a maneuver.
According to defence sources cited by ANI, the fate of the pilot is currently unclear.
The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10pm (local time) while executing a maneuver.
According to defence sources cited by ANI, the fate of the pilot is currently unclear.
Black smoke billowed over the airport as spectators, including women and children, looked on.
The Dubai Airshow is being held this year from November 17–21 at the DWC Dubai Airshow Site.
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