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Polish F-16 Crashes During Radom Air Show Rehearsal, Prompting Investigation

Authorities have opened a formal inquiry into the cause at Radom Airport.

Polish Air Force F-16 fighters take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, August 15, 2024, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1920 victory over Soviet Russia at the Battle of Warsaw during the PolishSoviet War.
The defense minister is on his way to the accident site. Image for representational purposes.
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Overview

  • The fighter jet went down around 19:25 local time during preparations for the Radom Air Show.
  • Onlooker videos show the aircraft entering a steep descent over the runway before a fiery impact.
  • Emergency services launched a rescue operation immediately and remained at the site into the evening.
  • Times Now cites officials saying the pilot did not eject and was killed, while AeroTime reports no official confirmation from the defense ministry.
  • The jet belonged to the Polish Air Force’s F-16 Tiger Demo Team based at the 31st Tactical Air Base, and the crash raises questions about the Aug. 30–31 program.