An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed during a display at the ongoing Dubai Air Show 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport on Friday. Unfortunately, the pilot died in the accident, the Indian Air Force confirmed in a statement. The pilot has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal.

Who Was Namansh Syal?

Namansh Syal was 34 years old and a resident of Nagrota in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. According to local Himachali portals, Namansh's wife also works with the IAF as a senior officer. Read Also Dubai Media Office Releases 1st Picture Showing Aftermath Of Tejas Crash That Killed IAF Pilot

His father is also retired from the IAF and later worked with the education department after his retirement, he was serving at the Air Force Station in Hyderabad. His

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