Pakistan, Nov. 24 -- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Monday described the crash of a Tejas fighter jet in Dubai last week as an "isolated occurrence" caused by "exceptional circumstances," without offering further details.

The jet went down in flames during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot and leaving spectators horrified. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced it is forming a court of inquiry to investigate the incident.

HAL, the state-owned manufacturer of the aircraft, confirmed it will fully support the investigation alongside General Electric, which supplies the Tejas' engines. Both companies emphasized their commitment to understanding the crash's cause and preventing future occurrences.

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