India, Nov. 21 -- The Indian Air Force pilot who was killed in the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1) crash at the Dubai Air Show earlier today has been identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal.

The IAF's Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show at around 2:10 pm on Friday. While it was earlier unclear if the pilot ejected safely, the Air Force later confirmed that he had died in the crash.

"An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief," the IAF said in a tweet, adding that a court of inquiry is being co...