Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Landing, Pilot Survives
An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed today, Sunday, while attempting to land during a training flight at an airbase. According to news sources, the pilot ejected safely before the aircraft fully impacted the ground and survived. Media reports have raised concerns about the operational readiness and safety of New Delhi’s air fleet. No further details have been released regarding the exact cause of the crash so far. Following the incident, the Indian Air Force announced a comprehensive inspection of all Tejas fighters in service to determine how the event occurred. Currently, the Indian Air Force operates 32 Tejas Mk-1 jets. This recent crash marks the third similar incident involving this fighter type in the past two years, reigniting debates over the technical standards and maintenance procedures of these aircraft.
