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Polish F-16 Crashes During Radom Airshow Rehearsal, Killing Pilot; Weekend Event Canceled

Authorities have opened a military probe, with officials confirming no ground injuries.

People stand near the scene where a Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow, in Radom, Poland August 28, 2025. Agencja Wyborcza.pl/Marcin Kucewicz via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. POLAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN POLAND. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Overview

  • The Polish Air Force identified the pilot as Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian of the F-16 Tiger Demo Team.
  • The jet went down around 7:25–7:30 p.m. local time on the runway at Radom airport during practice for AirSHOW Radom 2025.
  • Multiple videos show the aircraft completing an aerobatic maneuver before entering a steep descent and striking the runway, with no visible ejection.
  • Organizers canceled the weekend airshow after the crash, and emergency crews responded immediately at the scene.
  • Military officials said the F-16 was associated with the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznań and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause.