Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show, Smoke Billows from Desert as Spectators Evacuated
Published on November 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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A fighter jet descended rapidly and crashed to the ground, igniting a fire during an air show.
The incident caused smoke to billow over the Dubai desert and led officials to suspend the event.
A fighter jet crashed and caught fire during an air show in Dubai
Officials had to halt the event on FridayCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The aircraft, reportedly an Indian Tejas as per the flight schedule, crashed during the final afternoon display on Friday.
A significant crowd had gathered for the popular demonstration segment when the jet struck the ground near the runway, resulting in a fireball explosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the fighter jet to crash?
The exact cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries have been reported at this time, but further updates are expected.
Is the air show going to resume?
Officials have not yet announced when or if the air show will resume following the incident.
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