IAF Tejas Aircraft Damaged in Runway Excursion
A Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) sustained substantial damage after overshooting a runway at a frontline airbase on February 7th.
- Incident: The aircraft experienced a suspected brake failure upon returning from a training sortie.
- Damage: Significant structural damage was inflicted on the airframe.
- Pilot: The pilot ejected safely and was uninjured.
- History: This marks the third accident involving the Tejas since its 2015 induction; the second took place in November 2025 during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow, in which the pilot lost his life.
The IAF has not yet issued an official statement. The Tejas, designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a multi-role fighter aircraft. The IAF currently operates 30 Tejas jets.
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