An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon, November 21, sending thick black smoke billowing from the site and causing panic among spectators. The HAL-made aircraft went down around 2:10 PM local time while performing manoeuvres before a large crowd, as captured in a viral video showing the plane hitting the ground and erupting into flames. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, but it remains unclear whether the pilot managed to eject safely. Families and onlookers at the show were seen fleeing as the crash unfolded, adding to the chaos. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the cause of the accident or the pilot’s condition. IAF Remotely Piloted Aircraft Force-Lands Safely Near Jaisalmer After Engine Malfunction During Training Sortie in Rajasthan.
Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show
No ejection. Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/4V34vwZUEn
— Angad Singh (@zone5aviation) November 21, 2025
IAF Tejas Jet Goes Down During Dubai Display
BREAKING: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. pic.twitter.com/TvwUoe3juh
— Clash Report (@clashreport) November 21, 2025
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