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

Authorities opened a formal inquiry following runway damage at Radom, prompting cancellation of the weekend airshow.

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Captura de la caída de la aeronave de combate justo al momento del incidente. (Especial)

Overview

  • The jet went down on the Sadków airport runway in Radom around 17:30 local time during preparations for AirSHOW Radom 2025.
  • The F-16 belonged to the 31st Tactical Air Base, and the military confirmed the pilot died at the scene.
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and senior officials traveled to the site as investigators were appointed to determine the cause.
  • No civilian injuries were reported, but the impact damaged the runway and triggered an immediate emergency response.
  • Coverage notes Poland operates 48 F-16s and recently agreed to upgrade them toward Block 70 standards, and a former pilot said this appears to be the first F-16 crash on Polish soil since 2006.