India, Nov. 21 -- An Indian Air Force Tejas jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show earlier today, resulting in the death of the pilot. A widely-circulated clip showed the jet nosediving during an aerial display, with plumes of smoke billowing after the crash.

Retired Indian Air Force officer and defence expert Wing Commander Praful Bakshi reacted to the tragedy, saying, "I only know as much as has been shown in the news. We have received the unfortunate news of the pilot's fatality".

Speaking about what could lead to such incidents, he added, "Fighter flying accidents can happen due to various reasons. It is not as simple and safe as it is shown in textbooks. There can be risks and rate of accidents."

He explained that multiple factors can ...