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Dubai, UAE — 21 November 2025 A HAL Tejas LCA Mk.1 , operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under registration LA-5026 , was destroyed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow , held at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The pilot, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries. The accident occurred during an aerobatic sequence that involved several high-energy maneuvers. According to initial information circulating through news outlets and social media, the aircraft entered a steep nose-down attitude while transitioning between display elements. Video fragments shared online indicate that the pilot initiated a recovery and briefly returned the jet toward a more level attitude. However, the aircraft did not regain stable flight before impacting the ground. The ejection seat did not separate from the aircraft during the final moments of the flight. The reason why ejection did not occur remains unknown. Factors such as altitude, aircraft attitude, timing, and G-forces are...

Date: Saturday, 14 December 2024 Location: La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield (LEAX), Vélez-Málaga, Málaga, Spain A tragic accident occurred earlier today at the La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield in Vélez-Málaga, Andalusia, when a Bellanca 8KCAB Super Decathlon crashed during an aerobatic display. The sole occupant of the aircraft, the pilot, lost their life in the crash. The aircraft, registered as EC-NSJ and operated by the Real Aeroclub de Málaga, was performing aerobatic maneuvers when it went down. Manufactured in 1978, the Super Decathlon is known for its agility and capability in aerobatic flight, but the exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Emergency services responded promptly, but the pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and has been declared a total loss. Fortunately, there were no other casualties or injuries reported on the ground. The accident occurred at approximat...