An F-16 jet crashed during rehearsals for the Radom 2025 Air Show in Duzgunce on Thursday at around 19:25. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Crash Occurred During Rehearsals
Today (Thursday, August 28), an F-16 aircraft from the Tiger Demo team crashed during training exercises for the Radom 2025 Air Show. The incident occurred at approximately 19:25 local time.
Investigation Underway
The crash took place during preparations for the weekend air displays. Emergency services are conducting an investigation, but the exact cause of the accident is currently unknown.
Pilot Ejection Status Unclear
According to various reports, the aircraft was a multi-role F-16 participating in pre-show practice tests. As of the time of publication, it remained unclear whether the pilot managed to eject.
No Official Statement from Organizers or Military
Organizers and military authorities, including the Military Property Agency and the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, have not yet issued an official statement regarding the impact of the incident on the scheduled event program for August 30–31. The official Radom Air Show website and informational materials confirm the F-16 Tiger Demo’s participation in this year’s displays but have not updated the crash details.
Aviation Service Confirms Crash Report
The aviation service reported that, based on their information, a Polish F-16 crashed during a pre-show practice test.
Source: MiejskiReporter, – Aviation Service Report, – Official Radom Air Show Website, – Military Property Agency (Agencja Mienia Wojskowego), – General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces (Dowództwo Generalne RSZ)
