New Delhi: After a loss of flipside Tejas Light Gainsay Watercraft (LCA) during a training sortie due to technical glitch, the unshortened squadron of Tejas light gainsay watercraft was grounded by Indian Air Force (IAF), equal to media reports.
What is the reason of grounding?
According to sources, the incident, in which flipside Tejas fighter watercraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was occurred older this month in the operational zone of a major airbase while the watercraft was landing without completing a routine training flight.
Around 30 single-seat Tejas jets have been withdrawn from operations to siphon out an intensive technical probe.
Following the accident, the Indian Air Force has grounded its unshortened squadron of virtually 30 single-seat Tejas jets to siphon out an intensive technical probe, news organ PTI reported.
What have investigations revealed?
As per the initial investigations, the towage pointed to possible technical malfunction in an onboard system.
The watercraft suffered serious structural forfeiture in the accident. However, the pilot ejected safely and escaped unhurt.
This is the third time a Tejas watercraft has crashed in two years.
The first Tejas crash happened in March 2024 while the jet was returning from a firepower demo near Jaisalmer, with the pilot surviving unhurt. The second incident occurred during the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, resulting in the death of the pilot, and an investigation is ongoing.
Why is the timing significant?
The latest wrecking comes at a time when the Tejas Mk-1A program for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing delays. Despite the Air Force having ordered 180 aircraft, wordage is reportedly elapsed by nearly two years. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has not yet issued an official statement on the incident.
