Video: Polish F-16 Jet Crashes Ahead Of Air Show, Pilot Dead

2025-08-30 03:03:54

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday while preparing for an air show in the central city of Radom, killing the pilot, a government spokesperson said.

"Tragedy in Radom, during preparations for the air show, a F-16 jet crashed. Unfortunately, the pilot has died," Adam Szlapka wrote on X, adding that the defence minister was heading to the site of the accident.

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According to a statement from the Polish military, no one on the ground was injured in the crash.

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Videos published by Polish media showed the aircraft performing an acrobatic manoeuvre before crashing onto the runway in a ball of fire.

The Radom air show, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of Warsaw, is scheduled to take place this weekend.

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