Why this US F-16 pilot canceled his performance at the Dubai Airshow after fatal crash of an IAF jet
- Posted on November 24, 2025
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Why this US F-16 pilot canceled his performance at the Dubai Airshow after fatal crash of an IAF jet
A United States Air Force F-16 pilot, Captain Taylor Hiester, withdrew from the Dubai Air Show. This decision followed the fatal crash of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Namansh Syal during an aerobatic display. Hiester expressed shock that the airshow continued its schedule. His team's cancellation showed respect for the fallen pilot, his colleagues, and family.