HAL Confirms Minor Technical Incident on Ground, Denies LCA Tejas Crash

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Clarifies Recent LCA Tejas Incident

Date: Monday, [current date]

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has dismissed reports of a crash involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, stating that the recent incident was a minor ground technical incident and not an aircraft crash. The company clarified that there has been no reported crash of the LCA Tejas, and the event in question is being analysed in depth as per standard operating procedure.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) had grounded its fleet of around 30 single-seat Tejas jets to conduct extensive technical checks following the incident. According to sources, the pilot had ejected safely, and the aircraft was returning to base after a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

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HAL Shares Plunge 3%

The development has hurt investor sentiment, with HAL shares plummeting more than 3% in the day's trading session. This incident marks the third accident involving a Tejas aircraft in recent years, following crashes in March 2024 and November 2025.

LCA Tejas Safety Record

HAL maintains that the LCA Tejas has one of the world's best safety records among contemporary fighter aircraft. The company is working closely with the IAF for a speedy resolution and is committed to ensuring the safety and reliability of the aircraft.

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Key Figures:

• 3%: decline in HAL shares
• 30: number of single-seat Tejas jets grounded by the IAF
• March 2024: date of the first Tejas crash
• November 2025: date of the second Tejas crash