A minor ground issue occurred with India's LCA Tejas; no crash, injuries, or damage.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) clarified that a recent incident involving the LCA Tejas was a minor ground-based technical issue, not a crash. The company confirmed the aircraft was not airborne, no injuries occurred, and there was no significant damage. HAL emphasized the event was resolved without safety concerns and dismissed media reports suggesting a crash. The incident is under investigation with the Indian Air Force, but no further details were released.