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Under investigation, the Tejas fighter jet suffered severe damage during landing after a routine sortie, though the pilot ejected safely. The IAF has yet to issue an official statement.
This is the third Tejas aircraft lost since induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 22, 2026 20:37 IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in an accident, triggering investigations and extensive technical checks across the fleet.
According to sources, the incident occurred earlier this month in an operational area at a key air base when the fighter jet was landing after a routine training sortie. Preliminary assessment pointed to a suspected technical glitch, possibly involving a failure in onboard systems.
The aircraft has suffered severe airframe damage and may be written off. The pilot, however, ejected safely and escaped without serious injury.
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Published By:
Sahil Sinha
Published On:
Feb 22, 2026
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