New Photos Capture Final Moments Of Tejas Fighter Jet Before Crash
Newly emerged photos and videos capture the harrowing moment the Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show , engulfed in flames and sending thick black smoke into the sky. Attendees at Al Maktoum International Airport scrambled to capture the shocking incident on their phones as the aircraft plummeted to the ground.
Abu Bakr, a real estate advisor attending the air show, recorded the final moments of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) during its aerobatic demonstration. “The jet started to go lower and lower. We thought the pilot would pull up the jet, but it crashed on the spot,” Bakr recounted.
The single-seat Tejas LCA was performing a negative G manoeuvre followed by a roll, an aerobatic move intended to entertain the crowd. However, the aircraft was flying at a very low altitude, and by the time it completed the roll, its vertical speed was too high, causing it to crash.
Post-crash images show the fighter jet completely engulfed in flames and then lying in charred wreckage. Thick black smoke rose above the crash site, shocking the spectators.
What is a Negative G Manoeuvre?
Negative G occurs when forces act on an aircraft in the opposite direction of gravity. This can happen during sudden descents, aerobatic stunts, or turbulence. Improper management of negative G can lead to disorientation or loss of consciousness, which is why pilots undergo rigorous training to handle these forces during flight operations.
Wing Commander Namansh Syal Lost His Life
Tragically, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot , died in the crash. The 34-year-old, hailing from Patiyalkar village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, is survived by his wife, also an IAF officer, their six-year-old daughter, and his parents.
Syal completed his schooling at Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, in Hamirpur district. His father, Jagarnath Syal, served in the Indian Army before working as a principal in the education department, ANI reported.
Abu Bakr, a real estate advisor attending the air show, recorded the final moments of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) during its aerobatic demonstration. “The jet started to go lower and lower. We thought the pilot would pull up the jet, but it crashed on the spot,” Bakr recounted.
Details of the Crash
The single-seat Tejas LCA was performing a negative G manoeuvre followed by a roll, an aerobatic move intended to entertain the crowd. However, the aircraft was flying at a very low altitude, and by the time it completed the roll, its vertical speed was too high, causing it to crash.
Post-crash images show the fighter jet completely engulfed in flames and then lying in charred wreckage. Thick black smoke rose above the crash site, shocking the spectators.
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What is a Negative G Manoeuvre?
Negative G occurs when forces act on an aircraft in the opposite direction of gravity. This can happen during sudden descents, aerobatic stunts, or turbulence. Improper management of negative G can lead to disorientation or loss of consciousness, which is why pilots undergo rigorous training to handle these forces during flight operations.
Wing Commander Namansh Syal Lost His Life
Tragically, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the Indian Air Force pilot , died in the crash. The 34-year-old, hailing from Patiyalkar village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, is survived by his wife, also an IAF officer, their six-year-old daughter, and his parents.
Syal completed his schooling at Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, in Hamirpur district. His father, Jagarnath Syal, served in the Indian Army before working as a principal in the education department, ANI reported.
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