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An Indian fighter jet pilot has been confirmed as dead after his plane crashed in front of spectators at an airshow in Dubai.
The Indian Air Force said: "IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief."
The Indian HAL Tejas crashed at around 2:10pm local time in front of distraught witnesses. Men, women and children looked on in horror as the plane exploded into a massive fireball with black smoke engulfing the plane.
Dramatic footage from the scene show the Tejas performing its demonstration routine before suddenly losing altitude and descending rapidly.
Moments later, a column of think smoke rose, drawing gasps and causing spectactors to flee the scene.
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29 mins ago13:57 Lauran O'Toole
Impact of crash felt in nearby town
The impact of the plane crash was felt in the nearby community of Emaar South.
Winston Lobo, a local resident, said: “It happened very close to my house. I heard a loud bang…I honestly thought piles of pipes had tumbled down. The jet went down in a rubble area very close to our community.
“It’s sad that we lost our fighter jet and the pilot. May his soul rest in peace."
55 mins ago13:31 Lauran O'Toole
First picture of pilot killed released
Vikram Singh was reportedly the name of the pilot killed in todays crash.
His image has been circulating on social media.
1 hour ago12:57 Lauran O'Toole
India's Press Information Bureau dismissed claims that a Tejas aircraft had leaked oil
On Thursday, India's Press Information Bureau dismissed social media claims that a Tejas aircraft had leaked oil while on display at the air show.
In a statement on X, the bureau described the posts as "false".
2 hours ago12:15 Lauran O'Toole
Video shows plane rapidly descending
A horror video captures the Indian fighter jet suddenly losing altitude and descending rapidly.
Another video has emerged showing the crash of the Indian Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show
There are no official reports yet on casualties, but judging by the video, the pilot did not manage to eject.
All attendees of the Dubai Air Show have been evacuated, and rescue\u2026 https://t.co/JsjtIPtXay pic.twitter.com/Q7HN7ylffq
2 hours ago11:59 Lauran O'Toole
Indian Air Force release statement
The Indian Air Force have released the following statement on X:
An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.
A court of inquiry is being\u2026
3 hours ago11:44 Lauran O'Toole
'Pilot tried to save spectators’: Witness recounts
"It was a wonderful show until this tragic accident occurred, shocking all of us watching the airshow. From the way the flight turned before it went down, I strongly feel the pilot tried to save the spectators. It’s so unfortunate that he couldn’t escape. We are deeply saddened that someone died before our eyes, and the pain is even greater knowing it was an Indian fighter jet pilot,” said Indian expat Shajudheen Jabbar, who witnessed the accident along with his wife Shiny and daughter Ashley.
3 hours ago11:35 Lauran O'Toole
Shocking video shows crash
More shocking footage is appearing showing the crash.
3 hours ago11:25 Lauran O'Toole
Witness said fighter jet flying at low altitude before crash
A witness said the fighter jet was flying at a low altitude before coming down in ball of fire.
3 hours ago11:18 Lauran O'Toole
Indian Air Force confirm statement
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the pilot died in the crash.
A spokesperson said: "IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief."
"A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident."
3 hours ago11:14 Lauran O'Toole
Indian fighter jet pilot confirmed dead
The Indian fighter jet pilot died in the crash, The Indian Air Force has confirmed .
3 hours ago11:11 Lauran O'Toole
Shocking video captures plane crash
The following video captures the moment the Indian HAL Tejas crashed.
Witnesses can be heard gasping and screaming in horror.
3 hours ago11:09 Lauran O'Toole
Airshow temporarily halted
The fighter jet crashed during the final Dubai Airshow afternoon demo today, November 21.
The airshow has been temporarily halted. Visitors were directed back to the exhibition area.
3 hours ago11:06 Lauran O'Toole
Crowd gasped as plane crashed
The crowd gasped in horror and quickly fled the scene moments after the plane crashed.
Dubai Airshow plane crash (Image: X)
3 hours ago11:04 Lauran O'Toole
What time did the plane crash?
The Indian HAL Tejas crashed at around 2:10pm local time in front of distraught witnesses.
Men, women and children looked on in horror as the plane exploded into a massive fireball with black smoke quickly engulfing the plane.
The plane erupted into a massive fireball (Image: X)
4 hours ago10:51 Lauran O'Toole
Good morning
Good morning. My name is Lauran O'Toole and welcome to our live blog. An Indian fighter jet has crashed during a Dubai Airshow.
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