An Indian fighter jet crashed while performing at the Dubai Air Show, killing one pilot, officials said.
“The IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands strong with the bereaved families at this time of grief,” the Indian Air Force said in a statement.
“A court of inquiry is being constituted to determine the cause of the accident.”
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s Tejas jet crashed around 14:10 local time (GMT), according to the Associated Press.
Dubai Media Office and the UAE Ministry of Defense said firefighters and emergency services “responded quickly” to the incident and were managing the situation at the scene.
Video of the aftermath of the crash shows black smoke rising into the air.
“All ranks of the Indian Armed Forces express deep regret over this incident and stand firmly with the pilot’s bereaved family,” General Anial Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defense Staff, said in a statement.
According to the Dubai Air Show 2025 website, the event attracted more than 148,000 attendees and exhibitors from 1,500 companies.
The accident occurred on the final day of the air show, which began at Al Maktoum International Airport on Monday.
