India, Nov. 21 -- An HAL-built Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show this afternoon. The Indian Air Force later confirmed the incident, adding that the pilot flying the jet died.

Several videos circulating online showed the indigenous aircraft hitting the ground and erupting into a fireball.

IAF's full statement on the Tejas 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.

A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.

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