Wing Commander Namansh Syal’s death in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show sparked criticism of organisers, who said the event continued as a tribute to him. A US pilot, deeply shaken by the incident, cancelled his performance. Syal was later given full military honours at his funeral in HP

'Tribute to his passion...': Dubai airshow defends 'shocking' decision to continue event after Tejas crash that killed Indian pilot

The Indian Air Force pilot lost his life while performing a high-precision manoeuvre during the event, prompting reflection on the safety of display routines worldwide.

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The US team, along with a few others, cancelled their final performance out of respect for the Indian pilot, his colleagues and family.

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Wing Commander Afshan bid a tearful farewell to her husband, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who died in a Tejas jet crash during the Dubai Air Show on Nov 21. The IAF honoured the dedicated pilot with full military rites in his Kangra village as tributes poured in for his service and courage.

Tearful goodbye, gun salute and grief: Last rites of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who died in Tejas crash, performed

The Indian Air Force confirmed his death after a Tejas aircraft crashed and erupted in flames during the Dubai Air Show 2025 on Friday. Commander Syal is survived by his wife, their six-year-old daughter and his parents.

VIDEO: Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal reach his native village after Dubai air show crash

While searching for the videos, he came across reports about the crash. He immediately called his daughter-in-law, who is also a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, to check what happened.

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The 34-year-old was performing a low altitude aerobatic manoeuvre when the indigenous aircraft went down in the afternoon.

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Who was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? IAF pilot killed in Dubai Tejas crash