In a tragic incident, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a performance at the Dubai Air Show on Friday. According to reports, the incident took place at 2:10 pm. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Photos and videos shared online show plumes of black smoke billowing into the air from the aircraft on the ground.

The aircraft, a single seat light combat aircraft (LCA), was developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Defence sources said that the fate of the pilot is being ascertained. The Dubai Airshow is a biennial event and is considered one of the world’s largest aviation exhibitions.

The Indian Air Force said, “An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in

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