LCA Tejas crash: Initial reports point towards engine failure as cause behind LCA Tejas crash in Jaisalmer, say defence officials

Within the first-ever crash of the Mild Fight Plane Tejas in Jaisalmer on Tuesday, preliminary studies recommend that engine failure induced the accident during which the pilot managed to eject safely.

The LCA Tejas was a part of the 18th Squadron of the Indian Air Power and took part within the tri-services train Bharat Shakti in Pokharan earlier than crashing in Jaisalmer metropolis.

Prima Facie, it’s rising that the engine failure induced the crash at the moment however extra particulars could be recognized solely after the detailed inquiry is accomplished, defence officers informed ANI.

It’s also learnt that the pilot communicated to the bottom station in regards to the engine challenge earlier than ejection.

The Indian Air Power and different businesses involved are going to research the matter intimately as it’s the first time in 23 years that the indigenous fighter has crashed.

“A Mild Fight Plane (LCA) Tejas of the Indian Air Power crashed close to Jaisalmer at the moment throughout an operational coaching sortie. The pilot ejected safely. A Courtroom of Inquiry has been ordered to establish the reason for the accident,” the Indian Air Power mentioned after the crash.