DUBAI: Indian fighter jet the ‘Tejas’, ingenuous built, has crashed during the Dubai Air Show, according to Indian media reports.
In a major embarrassment for India, the Tejas fighter jet has crashed during the Dubai Air Show, the pilot did not manage to eject safely, according to media reports.
After the crash, thick black smoke was seen at Al Maktoum International Airport.
The cause of the crash is stated to be a technical glitch in the manufacturing of the jet.
The crash took place during a planned aerial demonstration held as part of the airshow. The fighter jet made a wrong move during a stunt and caught fire.
No one on the ground was hurt. Emergency teams reached the site and secured it.
The pilot of the aircraft has been identified as Wing Commander Vikram Singh, who is said to be an expert pilot.
The Air Show has been temporarily halted and visitors have been guided back to the exhibition area after the crash.
The Dubai Airshow, one of the world’s biggest aviation events, opened on Nov 17 and will continue until Nov 24.
This year’s edition brings together more than 1,500 exhibitors, reflecting the scale and global interest the show attracts.
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Rescue teams have surrounded the area, right after the crash.
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