Wing Commander Namansh Syal's Father Was Scrolling Dubai Air Show Videos When He Found Out About Tejas Crash

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who hailed from Himachal Pradesh, was killed on Friday after the indigenous multi-role Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas, crashed in a ball of fire during the aerial display

at the Dubai Air Show. Jagan Nath Syal, the father of Wing Commander Syal, was scrolling on a social media platform when he got to know about the crash. The father said that he was searching videos of the ongoing Air Show on YouTube, when a report about the crash popped up, Jagan Nath Syal told The Indian Express. Minutes later, at least six Air Force officers arrived at the residence, he said. “I last spoke to my son yesterday. He told me to see his performance during the air show on TV channels or YouTube. Around 4 pm today, I was searching videos of the ongoing air show in Dubai on YouTube when I saw reports about the plane crash. Immediately, I called my daughter-in-law, who is also a Wing Commander, to check what happened," the father told the English Daily. "Moments later, at least six Air Force officers arrived at our house and I realised something bad happened to my son,” he added. Jagan Nath Syal is a retired school principal from Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.Wing Commander Namansh Syal Syal, who hailed from Himachal Pradesh, was killed on Friday after the indigenous multi-role Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas, crashed in a ball of fire during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show. Syal is survived by his father, mother, wife, who is also serving in the Air Force, and their six-year-old daughter.The crash of a Tejas at the Dubai Air Show, was the second accident involving the indigenous multi-role LCA in less than two yearsOn March 12, 2024, a Tejas aircraft crashed near a residential colony in Jaisalmer while returning from tri-services military exercise 'Bharat Shakti' in Pokhran desert in what was the first accident involving the homegrown jet since it began flying in 2001.The Indian Air Force on Saturday said the air warrior was a "dedicated fighter pilot" and thorough professional, who served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty."The Indian Air Force deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the unfortunate Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show. A dedicated fighter pilot and thorough professional, he served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty," it said.