Technical malfunction suspected in deadly Tejas crash at Dubai Airshow

DUBAI (Dunya News) - The preliminary investigation suggests that the crash of India’s Tejas fighter aircraft was likely the result of a technical malfunction rather than the pilot error.

According to initial findings, investigators see no indication of any mistake by the pilot, who had completed a rigorous seven-stage training course and undergone six months of specialised instruction on the Tejas platform.

Officials familiar with the probe say that the pilot had consistently topped all course evaluations and followed all prescribed emergency procedures during the critical moments before the crash.

Sources indicate that the final inquiry will focus on technical aspects.

Potential mechanical contributors under examination include a control-surface flutter, loose hinges, or worn-out bearings. The technical team also sees fuel or oil system failures as major factors.

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A sudden drop in oil pressure may have led to engine flameout, while a fuel-pump failure or vapor lock could also have caused the engine to cut out.

The investigators are also probing the possibility of an electrical malfunction.

The sudden drag or instability might also have been triggered by canopy separation.

Earlier in the day, a dramatic crash occurred at the Dubai Airshow when an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet went down during an aerobatic display, killing the pilot.

According to Indian media reports, the jet, which was showcasing its capabilities, experienced a technical malfunction mid-flight.