Big blow to Indian Air Force, another Tejas plane crash, 3 grounded so far:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Indigenous fighter aircraft called the pride of the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet ‘Tejas’ (LCA Tejas) A worrying news related to this has come to light. Another Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed during a routine training flight. This incident has once again sparked a new debate on the safety and technical aspects of the indigenous fighter jet.

How did the accident happen?

According to initial information, the plane took off on a regular basis in the morning, but after some time it developed a technical fault. The pilot showed wisdom and tried to take the plane away from the populated area and in time Eject successfully Did it. It is fortunate that there was no loss of life or property in this accident, but the plane was completely destroyed.

Tejas’ ‘crash record’ becomes a matter of concern

This is the third major setback for Tejas, which has had an ‘accident-free’ record for decades. If we look at the figures:

First Crash (March 2024): The first Tejas crash took place during the ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Latest incident: Total till now after this third accident 3 Tejas aircraft Have been damaged.

Inquiry Order: Air Force to find out the reasons for this accident ‘Court of Inquiry’ Have ordered.

Will questions be raised on indigenous technology?

Tejas is considered a symbol of India’s self-reliance. This aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a fourth generation light combat aircraft. After these continuous incidents, experts are now demanding a thorough investigation of the engine performance and fly-by-wire system. However, defense experts believe that such incidents are part of technical improvement in the operational history of any new aircraft.

Impact on Air Force preparations?

The Indian Air Force is replacing the old MiG-21 aircraft and making Tejas their main option. In such a situation, the crash of planes can affect the pace of modernization of the Air Force. The challenge now for the government and HAL is to find the root cause of these accidents and rebuild the confidence of the pilots.