IAF Tejas Airplane Damaged in Path Trip
A Tejas Light Battle Airplane (LCA) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) continual substantial damage after overshooting a path at a frontline airbase on February 7 th.
- Event: The aircraft experienced a suspected brake failing upon returning from a training sortie.
- Damages: Considerable structural damage was inflicted on the airframe.
- Pilot: The pilot ejected securely and was uninjured.
- Background: This notes the 3rd mishap including the Tejas since its 2015 induction; the 2nd took place in November 2025 during an airborne screen at the Dubai Airshow, in which the pilot lost his life.
The IAF has not yet provided a main declaration. The Tejas, created by the Aeronautical Advancement Company and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a multi-role fighter airplane. The IAF presently runs 30 Tejas jets.
