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F-16 Pilot Killed in Crash During Poland Airshow Practice

Polish Army officer dies in the incident, defense minister says.

Caleb Revill
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
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An F-16 flies over Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 13, 2020. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]
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Key Takeaways:

  • An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Radom, Poland, during practice maneuvers for an upcoming airshow.
  • The pilot, identified as Major Maciej Krakowian of the Polish F-16 Tiger Demo Team, was killed in the incident.
  • Polish authorities, including the defense minister, confirmed the pilot's death and have initiated a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.
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The pilot of an F-16 fighter jet died in a crash while practicing maneuvers for an upcoming airshow in Radom, Poland, on Thursday.

Spectators outside of Radom-Sadkow Airport (EPRA) caught the incident on camera in a video posted by Insider Paper on X.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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