HAL's Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow
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Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) on Monday said the crash of its Tejas fighter jet in the Dubai Airshow was an "isolated occurrence".
Days after the crash, the government-owned company said in a statement that the crash was caused by "exceptional circumstances" without providing further details.
HAL added that the company does not expect the crash to impact its business operations or future deliveries and said it will extend its cooperation to the investigation.
On Friday, the Tejas fighter jet crashed, causing a massive ball of fire during an acrobatic display at the Dubai Airshow. It resulted in the dearth of Wing Commander Namansh Syal.
The 37-year-old pilot was performing a low-level aerobatic manoeuvre when the incident occurred.
Black smoke was seen rising over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, as horrified spectators watched in shock.
Further, a video showed the jet as it attempted the stunts before the crash. Another video showed the final moments of the jet and the pilot trying to eject, but remained unsuccessful.
Following the deadly crash, the Indian Air Force said it is will be setting up a court of inquiry to investigate the cause.
Moments after the crash, the state-run aerospace company stated it was "deeply saddened by the loss of the courageous IAF pilot during the aerial display at the Dubai Air Show."