IAF Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Flying Display At Dubai Airshow

This special report covers the crash of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas aircraft during a flying display in Dubai on November 21, 2025. Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.), former Director-General of the Centre for Air Power Studies, and Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd.), former Director General for Inspection and Safety, analyse the incident. They discuss potential causes like loss of thrust or control issues, while noting it is premature to conjecture. 'It is very unfortunate in a foreign country we have had an accident where we went specially to showcase the aircraft here,' Air Marshal Anil Chopra stated. The report also touches upon the standard procedures for such an investigation, including the analysis of the flight data recorder, and the safety protocols in place for aerobatic displays at international air shows.