An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, killing the pilot, the IAF confirmed and stated that a Court of Inquiry will be set up to investigate the cause of the crash.

The Indian Air Force in a post on X, said, “An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.”

Meanwhile, footage broadcast on several TV channels showed the jet losing altitude before crashing to the ground in flames.

Meanwhile, GE Aerospace is prepared to support the investigation in

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