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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Marie Joy Toledo

Polish F16 Crash Pilot Death: Who Allowed the Risky Radom Air Show Routine?

F16 Aircraft (Credit: Inge Wallumrød/Pexels.com)

A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed during a rehearsal for the Radom Air Show 2025 on Thursday evening, killing pilot Major Maciej 'SLAB' Krakowian.

The Tiger Demo Team leader lost control while performing an aerobatic manoeuvre, with the jet striking the ground at Radom Airport around 7:25 pm local time (5:25 pm UTC) and erupting into flames. The crash damaged the runway but caused no injuries on the ground.

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