An Indian fighter jet crashed on Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, causing alarm among attendees at the aviation event.

According to eyewitness accounts and videos posted on social media, the aircraft that went down was reportedly a Tejas light combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

The footage shows the moment of the crash as it unfolded, with dozens of spectators witnessing the tragic incident at the air display.

The crash happened in full view of a large audience, including women and children, who were watching the display from designated spectator areas.

Organizers have not released further details about the cause of the crash or what exactly happened to the pilot. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.