Dubai airshow crash LIVE: Fireball explosion as plane smashes ground in front of crowd | World | News

An Indian fighter jet pilot has been confirmed dead after his plane crashed in front of spectators at an air show in Dubai.

The Indian Air Force said: “IAF is deeply saddened by the loss of life and stands with the bereaved family at this sad time.”

India’s HAL Tejas crashed in front of distraught witnesses around 14:10 local time. Men, women and children watched in horror as the plane exploded into a huge fireball and black smoke engulfed the plane.

Dramatic footage from the scene shows the Tejas performing their stunt routine before suddenly losing altitude and descending rapidly.

A few minutes later, a cloud of thoughts rose, causing gasps and onlookers to flee the scene.

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