DUBAI: An Indian Air Force pilot was killed in a crash during an aerial diplay at the Dubai Airshow on Friday.

According to Dubai Media Office firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly to the incident and are currently managing the situation on-site.

A Tejas fighter aircraft from India participating in today’s flying display at the Dubai Airshow has crashed, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot. Firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly to the incident and are currently managing the situation on-site. pic.twitter.com/LpdE87YjLM

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 21, 2025

The Indian Air Force said it deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. It said a court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.

A Tejas fighter has crashed during a display at Dubai air show. Awaiting info on pilot. pic.twitter.com/YT4DgLhXMr

— Angad Singh (@zone5aviation) November 21, 2025