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]]> In Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, an emotionally charged farewell was given to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the Tejas aircraft accident during the Dubai Air Show. His wife, also an Indian Air Force officer, struggled to contain her grief as she offered a final salute while their six-year-old daughter held onto her during the cremation.

read also: IAF Pilot Dies in Tejas Jet Crash During Dubai Airshow Display

His cousin performed the final rites as Air Force personnel, government officials, political leaders and villagers gathered to honour the officer they affectionately called Nammu.

Locals remembered the mid-thirties pilot as an exceptional sportsperson and a devoted serviceman who showed remarkable presence of mind even in his final moments by directing the aircraft away from the crowd.

Wing Commander Syal died on November 21, when the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial demonstration. His mortal remains were first brought to the Sulur Air Force Base in Tamil Nadu, where they were received with full ceremonial honours. From there, the body was flown to Gaggal airport in Himachal Pradesh and transported to his native village of Patiyalkar in a flower-adorned Army vehicle accompanied by a convoy of military and civilian cars.

Residents lined the route, chanting patriotic slogans and expressing gratitude for his sacrifice.

When the convoy reached the village, his parents, his wife in her Air Force uniform and their young daughter were seen stepping out of a vehicle, heartbroken by the tragedy.

Jagan Nath Syal, father of the fallen pilot, said the country had lost a rare talent, noting that his son was among the very few aerobatic pilots in India and had been regarded as an exceptional trainee by his instructors.

Namansh met his wife during their initial posting in Pathankot and the two married in 2014.

The funeral was attended by Himachal Pradesh Sports Minister Anil Goma, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Chairman R S Bali, former Assembly Speaker and BJP leader Vipin Parmar, senior Air Force and Army officers, and district administration officials.

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]]> https://theedgemedia.in/farewell-wing-commander-namansh-syal-himachal-pradesh-cremation/feed 0 Expert Suggests Possible G Force Blackout in Tejas Jet Crash at Dubai Airshow 2025 https://theedgemedia.in/tejas-crash-dubai-airshow-2025-g-force-blackout-theory https://theedgemedia.in/tejas-crash-dubai-airshow-2025-g-force-blackout-theory#respond Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:46:54 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=27211 Defence analyst Captain Anil Gaur, (rtd.) has suggested that the Tejas aircraft accident during the Dubai Airshow 2025 may have resulted from the pilot losing control or experiencing a blackout triggered by intense gravitational forces. Speaking with media, he explained that only a detailed review of the cockpit recordings will reveal the actual reason behind […]

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]]> Defence analyst Captain Anil Gaur, (rtd.) has suggested that the Tejas aircraft accident during the Dubai Airshow 2025 may have resulted from the pilot losing control or experiencing a blackout triggered by intense gravitational forces.

Speaking with media, he explained that only a detailed review of the cockpit recordings will reveal the actual reason behind the tragic incident.

read also: IAF Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Dubai Air Show Display

Captain Gaur conveyed deep sympathy to the family of Wing Commander Namansh Syal who died in the crash and noted that initial visuals indicates the aircraft may have slipped out of control during a manoeuvre or the pilot may have suffered a G induced blackout.He added that fighter pilots rely on G suits to keep blood from flowing downward during high G turns and any failure in this system can lead to a sudden loss of consciousness.

A pilot blackout occurs when extreme gravitational pressure causes blood to drain toward the lower body and prevents sufficient blood flow to the brain.

The Indian Air Force confirmed the passing of the pilot after the Tejas fighter fell to the ground and erupted in flames during its aerial demonstration at the Dubai event and stated that it stands with the family in this moment of immense loss.
The Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry to determine what led to the fatal crash. Local reports indicated that the aircraft went down while performing for a large audience and online images showed thick black smoke rising from the wreckage.

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