A tragic crash involving the Indian Air Force’s Tejas fighter jet occurred during an aerobatic demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, leading to the death of the IAF pilot. The incident drew worldwide attention as Tejas has maintained one of the strongest safety records among lightweight fighter jets.

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* The crash took place at 2:08 pm local time during an airshow display

* Jet was performing a high-agility demonstration sequence

* Eyewitnesses saw a sudden loss of stability, followed by a nosedive

* Barrel roll manoeuvre suspected as critical moment before crash

* Barrel roll requires precise control of speed, pitch, roll & altitude

* Possible causes: loss of lift, engine fluctuation, altitude miscalculation, control lag

* Tejas is known for its excellent safety record; rare fatal accident

* IAF confirms pilot’s death; full inquiry board established

* Investigation to analyse flight recorders, videos & aircraft systems

* Dubai Airshow impact: may temporarily affect global perception of Tejas