Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Tejas Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show
During the Dubai Air Show, a Tejas fighter jet crashed while performing a stunt.
The pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, sadly died in the accident.
The jet's maker, HAL, said this was a rare accident and won't affect future plans.
The Indian Air Force is looking into what caused the crash.
It's the second Tejas accident in two years, but the first one didn't hurt the pilot.
HAL's shares dropped at first but then got better.
The Russian Knights aerobatics team honored the pilot with a special performance, and other teams canceled their shows out of respect.
Tejas jet crashed during Dubai Air Show, killing pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal.
HAL stated the crash was an isolated incident with no impact on operations or deliveries.
Indian Air Force is investigating the cause of the crash.
HAL's shares initially dropped by 8.48% but recovered to a 3.53% decline.
This is the second Tejas crash in two years, but the previous one did not result in fatalities.
- Who
- Wing Commander Namansh Syal, Indian Air Force pilot
- What
- Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crash during Dubai Air Show
- When
- November 21, 2024
- Where
- Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai
- Why
- Cause under investigation, pilot performed a low-altitude negative G turn
HAL's Official Stance
Public and Market Reaction
Impact on Operations
HAL's Official Stance
HAL asserts the crash is an isolated incident with no impact on business operations or future deliveries.
Public and Market Reaction
Initial market reaction showed concern, with HAL's shares dropping significantly before recovering partially.
- Date of Crash
- November 21, 2024
- Location
- Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai
- Pilot
- Wing Commander Namansh Syal
- Aircraft
- Tejas Light Combat Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- HAL Share Price Impact
- Initial drop of 8.48%, recovered to 3.53% down
- HAL Statement
- Isolated occurrence, no impact on operations or deliveries
- Investigation
- Indian Air Force is conducting a court of inquiry
Sources
HAL Silences All Those Speculating Impact On LCA Tejas Exports, Says No Potential Impact On Operations
WATCH | Russian Knights’ heartfelt tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal: ‘Brothers who didn’t return’
'Isolated occurrence': HAL says Dubai Tejas crash won't affect operations or delivery schedules
"Shocking Move To Continue": US Pilot Quits Dubai Air Show After Tejas Crash
Hindustan Aeronautics calls Tejas jet crash at Dubai Air Show an ‘isolated occurrence’, assures no impact on finances
Tejas crash in Dubai: HAL calls incident isolated, rules out business impact amidst coordinated smear campaign by Pakistani troll networks
HAL issues clarification as shares dive 8% after Tejas jet crash; Choice maintains 'Buy'
'An isolated occurrence', says Tejas fighter jet manufacturer HAL on crash at Dubai Airshow
Hindustan Aeronautics calls Tejas jet crash an 'isolated occurrence' - Telegraph India
"Isolated Occurrence": Tejas Jet-Maker HAL On Dubai Air Show Crash As Shares Tumble
