US EditionHAL clarifies no Tejas crash took place, terms runway episode minor ground incident
HAL denied crash reports and confirmed a minor ground technical issue during landing, highlighting Tejas's strong safety record and ongoing investigations with the Indian Air Force.
- On February 23, 2026, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited posted on social media platform X denying the LCA Tejas crash and calling the episode a minor ground technical incident.
- Media outlets claimed the Tejas pilot had ejected safely after overshooting the runway on February 7, 2026, at a forward airbase near the Pakistan border following a suspected brake failure during a training sortie.
- HAL emphasised that the LCA Tejas maintains a strong safety record and said the issue is being analysed in detail under SOPs while working with the Indian Air Force.
- Market reaction saw HAL shares fall more than 3 per cent while the Indian Air Force grounded around 30 single-seat Tejas aircraft for inspections.
- Programme scale and earlier crashes place the incident in broader context as the Tejas programme faces its third accident in recent years amid 38 jets operational, 97 Mk-2s ordered, and around 80 aircraft under production.
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Tejas Jet Incident: A Minor Glitch, Says HAL
Tejas Jet Incident: A Minor Glitch, Says HAL Days following a Tejas jet's minor incident at a frontline airbase, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has labeled it as non-severe, without elaborating on specifics. The aerospace company clarified no crash occurred, but a minor technical ground mishap was being thoroughly evaluated.The Tejas, celebrated for its superior safety record among modern fighter jets, sustained damage after overshooting the ru…
No Tejas crash, says HAL after reports of major damage
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) refutes media claims of a Tejas fighter jet crash, clarifying it was a minor technical issue on the ground. The Tejas fleet maintains a strong safety record, with HAL and the Indian Air Force working closely for a swift resolution.
HAL clarifies no Tejas crash took place, terms runway episode minor ground incident
The clarification comes after reports on Sunday claimed that a Tejas fighter jet suffered substantial airframe damage after reportedly overshooting the runway at a frontline airbase, allegedly due to a suspected brake failure
'It Was Minor Tech Incident On Ground': HAL Dismisses Tejas Crash Reports
India's top plane-maker HAL has denied media reports that claimed a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas crashed earlier this month. In a statement, the Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said it was "a minor technical incident".
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