F-16 Crash Poland: Pilot Killed in Air Show Rehearsal
News Context
At a glance
- On Thursday, August 28, 2025, an F-16 pilot was killed when his jet crashed during preparations for the AirSHOW Radom 2025 in central Poland.
- Videos show the aircraft performing an acrobatic maneuver before crashing onto the runway in a ball of fire.
- The crash occurred ahead of the scheduled AirSHOW Radom 2025 this weekend.
F-16 Crash in poland – Incident Report
Table of Contents
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, an F-16 pilot was killed when his jet crashed during preparations for the AirSHOW Radom 2025 in central Poland.
Key Facts
- Date: August 28, 2025
- Location: Radom, Poland (approximately 60 miles south of Warsaw)
- Aircraft: Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet
- Status: Pilot deceased. No ground injuries reported.
- Event: crash occurred during preparations for the AirSHOW radom 2025.
Statements
- Adam Szłapka (government Spokesperson): Confirmed the pilot’s death via X (formerly Twitter). The defense minister was heading to the crash site.
- Donald Tusk (Polish Prime Minister): Expressed deepest condolences to the family and loved ones via X.
- Władysław kosiniak-Kamysz (Deputy Prime Minister): Reported being at the scene of the crash via social media.
Crash Details
Videos show the aircraft performing an acrobatic maneuver before crashing onto the runway in a ball of fire. Further details are currently unavailable.
Visual Evidence
AirSHOW Radom 2025
The crash occurred ahead of the scheduled AirSHOW Radom 2025 this weekend.