IAF Brings Home Wing Commander Syal's Remains After Tejas Crash in Dubai
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{ "title": "IAF Brings Home Wing Commander Syal's Remains After Tejas Crash in Dubai", "article": "The Indian Air Force is set to bring back the mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life in a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crash during a demonstration flight at the Dubai airshow on Friday. The remains are expected to reach Syal's village in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. The 37-year-old fighter pilot, a resident of Kangra, is survived by his wife, a fellow IAF officer, their six-year-old daughter, and his parents. Syal's uncle, Jogindernath, confirmed that all arrangements have been made for the cremation. The tragic incident marks the second crash of the India-built single-engine fighter jet since its induction into the IAF in 2016. The air force has expressed deep condolences for Syal's untimely death, hailing him as a dedicated and skilled pilot who served the nation with unwavering commitment. The IAF also honored his legacy, stating that his service will be remembered with gratitude. The crash occurred while Syal was performing low-level aerobatic manoeuvres during the Dubai airshow. Images of the incident show the fighter jet hitting the ground and exploding into a fireball. The air force is currently inducting an advanced variant of the plane, the LCA Mk-1A. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his deepest condolences for the tragedy, stating that the nation stands firmly with Syal's family in this tragic hour. This incident comes on the heels of a previous Tejas crash near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on March 12, where the pilot ejected safely. "
