F-16 Crashes During Radom Air Show Rehearsal — Pilot Killed
What Happened
- A Polish Air Force F- 16C Block 52+ fighter jet, from the Tiger Demo Team, crashed at Radom Airport during practices for the forthcoming Radom Air Show.
- The crash happened at roughly 19:25 original time( 17:25 GMT) on August 28, 20:25.
- The jet struck the runway during an aerobatic manoeuvre , burst into pieces upon impact, and the pilot tragically did n’t survive.
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Pilot and Aftermath
- The airman was linked as Major Maciej “ SLAB ” Krakowian, the commander of the Tiger Demo Team.
- officers verified that no injuries passed on the ground.
- In response, the Radom Air Show listed for August 30 – 31, 2025, has been cancelled.
Government Reaction
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak- Kamysz, visited the crash point and expressed grim condolences.
“ In the F- 16 crash, a Polish Army airman failed — an officer who always served his country with dedication and great courage. This is a great loss for the Air Force ”
Summary
- Aircraft: F-16C Block 52+ (Tiger Demo Team)
- Date & Time: August 28, 2025, around 19:25 local
- Location: Radom Airport, central Poland
- Pilot: Major Maciej “SLAB” Krakowian — killed in crash
- Event Impact: Air show cancelled; no ground casualties
- Official Response: Visited by top defense officials; described as a profound loss
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