Disaster F-16 in Radom. Major Maciej "Slab" Krakowian pilot died

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In the F-16 plane crash, which occurred during rehearsals before air shows in Radom, a pilot Major Maciej "Slab" Krakowian died.

"In a tragic accident in Radom, Major Maciej "Slab" Krakowian pilot died. We join in pain with family, close and members of the F-16 Tiger Demo squad Poland group" - informed the Territorial Defence Army on social media.

The information was confirmed by the Military Recruitment Centre in Wrocław. "In today's F-16 Tiger Demo squad disaster in Radom, Major Maciej 'Slab' Krakowian pilot died. There are no words to express how immense this tragedy is. Hi His Memory!" - passed.

Today's F-16 Tiger Demo squad crash in Radom killed Major Maciej "Slab" Krakowian pilot.

There are no words to express how immense this tragedy is.

Hello to His Memory! pic.twitter.com/7oiFK9yXYD

— WCR Wrocław (@WCRWroclaw) August 28, 2025

On Thursday evening, an F-16 aircraft crashed in front of AirSHOW in Radom. Pilot didn't make it. Deputy Prime Minister, head of MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, arrived.

- I'm sorry. It was a average training for the show to take place during AirSHOW in Radom - said Colonel Pawlak asked about possible causes of the accident. He emphasized that behind the rudders of the F-16 was a very experienced pilot.

A spokesperson for the General Command reported that there are services at the scene, including the Prosecutor and the Military Police. "I have not yet confirmed whether there is an Air Aviation Accident Investigation Commission on site, due to the fact that they are the most crucial ones at the moment," said Colonel Pawlak.

Soon more information.

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