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Tejas Jet Crashes During Landing, Pilot Escapes
23 Feb
Summary
- An Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during landing.
- The pilot safely escaped the incident with no serious injuries.
- This marks the third accident involving the Tejas fleet since 2016.
An Indian Air Force Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jet experienced a crash earlier this month while attempting to land at a frontline base. The aircraft was returning from a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.
The pilot managed to eject safely and escaped the crash without sustaining any significant injuries. However, the Tejas fighter jet itself suffered substantial damage, indicating a major loss for the fleet.
This event marks the third accident involving the LCA Tejas fleet since the advanced fighter jets were officially inducted into the Indian Air Force in July 2016. The repeated incidents raise questions about the operational reliability of the indigenous fighter program.
