Radom airshow tragedy: Polish F-16 fighter jet crashes during rehearsal, pilot dead
A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for the Airshow, killing the pilot. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. Read more below.
Tragedy at Radom Airshow rehearsal
A Polish Air Force F-16 crashed on Thursday during a practise for the Radom Airshow in central Poland. The pilot killed in incident.
F-16 fighter jet
The F-16 fighter jet was from the 31st Tactical Air Base near Poznań.
Crash details and time
Local media reports say the plane lost control after trying a barrel roll, crashing at about 17:30 GMT. (11:00 pm IST) The aircraft burst into flames and slid across the runway.
Quick emergency response
Authorities said rescue teams arrived immediately after the crash. Event cancelled the Radom Airshow, which was set for 30-31 August.
History of the airshow and F-16 fleet
Poland’s Air Force operates several US-made F-16s from bases across the country. The Radom Airshow is a major event held every two years and attracts visitors from all over Europe.
Impact and ongoing investigation
Military officials called this one of the most serious air incidents for Poland’s Air Force in recent years. An official probe is underway to find out what caused the crash.
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