Tragedy struck Poland on August 28, 2025, when an F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom Airshow. The pilot was killed, and the accident occurred near the city of Radom, where the biannual air show was scheduled to draw thousands of spectators this weekend. The crash has cast a somber mood over what was meant to be one of Central Europe's most anticipated air shows.

The Polish Air Force confirmed the accident and clarified that the pilot was practicing maneuvers before the aircraft crashed. The accident was caught on video, where the aircraft is noticeably approaching the ground with its afterburner on. In a post on X, Sjem (Polish Parliament) member Adam Szłapka also confirmed that the Polish Prime Minister traveled to the crash site as the investigation begins.

The Accident

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