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

Organizers canceled the weekend airshow following the fatal crash.

Overview

  • Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka confirmed the accident in Radom during preparations for AirSHOW Radom 2025 and the pilot’s death.
  • The Polish news agency PAP reported that the aircraft belonged to the Polish Air Force.
  • Polish media reported the jet struck the runway around 19:30 local time, causing damage to the airfield.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed condolences to the pilot’s family on social media.
  • The Defence Minister was reported to be traveling to the crash site as authorities prepared for further inquiries.