Who Is Tejas Crash, Pilot Namansh Syal's Wife? Survived By 7-Year-Old Daughter, Went Down With Plane

The 35-year-old brave flight Lieutenant Namansh Syal from Himachal Pradesh was martyred while flying India's glorious Tejash fighter jet. It happened during an aerial display of the fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025. While the enquiry around the unfortunate crash is underway, it is worth mentioning that the pilot, without worrying about his life, made sure to steer the aircraft away from a civilian area. 

What happened to IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal while flying India's Tejas aircraft?

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Namansh Syal was flying the ill-fated Tejas fighter jet at the high-profile exhibition at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025. The crash occurred at around 2:10 p.m. local time at AI Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates during an aerobatic display. 

It is worth mentioning that over 150 countries had been showing their aerospace capacity at the grand Dubai Air Show that started on November 17, 2025. It was scheduled to end on November 21, 2025. As per the visuals from the final day, a Tejas aircraft in the air suddenly nosedived and crashed, sending fumes of smoke and fire over the AI Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Who is Martyed IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal's pilot wife? He is survived by a seven-year-old daughter 

Namansh Syal hailed from Patialakar village in the Nagrota Bagwan constituency of Kangra district. A wave of grief has engulfed the region as the family, friends, and the entire village are in deep shock. Namansh is survived by his father, Gagan Kumar, who is a retired principal, while his mother, Veena Devi is a homemaker. 

Namansh Syal was married to Afsana, who is also a pilot in the Indian Air Force. The couple is blessed with a seven-year-old daughter. The couple was married for the past 16 years, and their world came crashing down with the crash of Tejas. Namansh's mortal remains have not yet reached India. The government is taking all the procedures to bring the mortal remains back after completing all the formalities. 

Namansh's father, Gagan Kumar, on his son's martyrdom 

Namansh's father, Gagan Kumar, revealed that it isn't just their family's loss, but the entire nation is mourning the martyrdom of his son. He added that they are in touch with the government of India and the Air Force. The village people revealed that Namansh always wanted to serve the nation as a pilot. It was his childhood dream, and he was known for his courageous and yet calm nature. 

Namansh Syal saved countless lives in the last moment during the Tejas' crash 

In the last moments when the Fighter Jet was crashing, Namansh Syal used his presence of mind and made sure to steer the aircraft away from the populated areas. The Indian Air Force released an official statement saying that in his final moments, he did his best to save as many lives as he could. The Air Force added:

"The nation has lost a brave and skilled pilot. The Indian Air Force stands firmly with the martyr’s family."

It is worth mentioning that this is the second crash in which a Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jet was involved. Earlier, a Tejash jet crashed near Jaisalmer in March 2024 during an operational training sortie, but the pilot ejected in time. 

The brave IAF Commander, Namansh Syal, will always live in the hearts of countless Indians! We pray for the strength of the martyrs' families.

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