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Polish Air Force F-16 Crashes During Radom Airshow Rehearsal, Killing Pilot

An official inquiry follows the fatal rehearsal crash.

Overview

  • The jet went down at the Radom airfield during practice for AirSHOW Radom 2025 on the evening of 28 August.
  • Local media reported the aircraft struck the runway around 19:30 local time and caused damage to the surface.
  • Organizers canceled the weekend airshow following confirmation of the pilot’s death.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted condolences to the pilot’s family as senior defense officials headed to the site.
  • State agency PAP confirmed the aircraft belonged to the Polish Air Force, and authorities have not announced a cause.