Major Maciej “SLAB” Krakowian, pilot of the Polish Air Force F-16 Tiger Demo Team, lost his life this afternoon during rehearsal for the Radom International Airshow 2025, one of Central Europe’s largest aviation events.
The incident occurred during the late afternoon flying programme, as the aircraft was performing a solo aerobatic demonstration. At this stage, details regarding the pilot’s condition and possible casualties have not yet been confirmed.The area around the crash site has been secured, and an investigation into the cause of the accident will be launched by Polish aviation authorities.
The Radom Airshow is Poland’s premier international aviation event, attracting military and civilian display teams from across the globe was to be held on the 30th and 31st August at Radom-Sadków Airport.
Following the accident, organizers of the Radom Airshow 2025 announced the cancellation of the event. All scheduled flying and static displays have been called off as a mark of respect and to allow authorities to conduct a full investigation into the incident.
Our thoughts are with the Polish Air Force Tiger Demo Team, their families, and colleagues during this difficult moment. The aviation community stands united in support as we await further updates.
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