Overview

• A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during evening practice at Radom–Sadków Airport, killing the pilot and sparking an immediate emergency response.
• Military authorities said no bystanders on the ground were injured and confirmed the jet was operating from the 31st Tactical Air Base with the F-16 Tiger Demo Team.
• Organizers called off this weekend’s Radom Air Show following the accident, which occurred around 19:25–19:30 local time.
• Videos shared by local media show a steep or looping descent with no visible ejection, and officials stressed that the cause remains unknown pending an inquiry.
• Multiple outlets, citing military statements, identified the pilot as Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, as national leaders offered condolences and visited the scene.