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  • Published: Fri Nov 21, 2025, 2:37 PM

Dubai Airshow crash: UAE offers condolences after Indian Tejas fighter jet pilot's death

By:Nasreen AbdullaPoojaraj ManiyeriAngel TesoreroAhmed Waqqas AlawlaqiBahni Bandyopadhyay
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Summary

  • An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed around 2.10pm on Dubai Airshow's final day
  • An eyewitness reported that helicopters and firefighters rushed to the scene
  • The jet is a combat aircraft used in the Indian Air Force, named Indian HAL Tejas
  • The crash led to the death of the pilot.
  • Visitors were evacuated; outdoor exhibition area has been cordoned off
  • Succeeding aerial stunts were paused for about two hours
  • Indian Embassy and Consulate teams are on the ground and extending all assistance
  • UAE has offered condolences to India over the tragic incident
  • The pilot who died was identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal
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  • 8:45 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 8:43 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 8:35 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 8:18 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 7:35 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 7:08 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 6:59 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 4:12 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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  • 4:02 PM, Nov 21, 2025

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