An aircraft crashed Friday at the Dubai Air Show in the United Arab Emirates, resulting in the death of the pilot onboard, according to officials.

Videos circulating on social media showed the Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas aircraft erupting into flames as it struck the ground, eliciting gasps from spectators gathered at the event.

“The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident,” the Indian Air Force stated on X, noting that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. “IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.”

“A Tejas fighter aircraft from India participating in today’s flying display at the Dubai Airshow has crashed, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot,” the Dubai Media Office added. It also noted that “Firefighting and emergency teams responded rapidly to the incident and are currently managing the situation on-site.”

An SUV bearing diplomatic plates and flying the Indian flag was observed at the crash site, alongside police and emergency personnel.

The air show later resumed flight demonstrations, with the Russian Knights aerobatics team performing overhead as emergency crews continued to work at the crash site, the Associated Press reported.

The Tejas is India’s domestically developed fighter aircraft, manufactured by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The lightweight, single-engine jet is expected to bolster India’s depleted fighter fleet as geopolitical dynamics evolve in South Asia, including through strengthening defense ties with India’s rival Pakistan, according to the AP.

Last September, India’s Defense Ministry signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, or HAL, to procure 97 Tejas jets for the air force. Deliveries are projected to begin in 2027.

A Tejas fighter jet also crashed in the western Indian state of Rajasthan last year, though the pilot successfully ejected in that particular incident.