Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show: Indian Air Force identifies fallen pilot; experts points to possible G-force blackout


Smoke rises from the crash site after an Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot, Wg Cdr Naman Syal, sustained fatal injuries. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. - Photo: IANS

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the pilot who lost his life after a Tejas fighter aircraft went down during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday (Nov 21) was Wg Cdr Naman Syal.

The accident occurred during an aerial display at one of the world’s largest aviation events, which has drawn major global participation this week.

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