The Indian HAL Tejash crashed at around 2:10 pm local time during the demo show.

Thick black smoke was seen rising from the crash site, several videos trending on social media captured.
Pilot’s fate uncertain whether he ejected safely or not. But it appears to be a fatal mishap.
The crash created panic among people who had gathered to watch the air show.
HAL Tejas fighter jet crashes during demonstration at Dubai Air Show. It remains unclear whether the pilot managed to eject. #HAL #Tejas #DubaiAirShow pic.twitter.com/EyrZzcuKaj
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Further details are awaited.
(Photos: IBNS source)