SADKOW (POLAND): Major Pilot Maciej Slab Krakowian, leader of the F-16 Tiger Demo Team, died when his avion crashed here Thursday (28th August, 2025) during rehearsal for AirSHOW Radom.
According to details pilot of the $45m F-16 lost control while performing a barrel roll aerobatic manoeuvre, as a result the fighter jet nosedived and turned into a fireball after crashing. The organisers of AirSHOW Radom, stated that Poland had lost an outstanding soldier, pilot, and friend…“who perished in the line of duty as an aviator…Due to this tragedy, the decision has been made to cancel this year’s edition of the air show…Honor to His Memory!”
✈️ A Polish F-16 fighter jet crashes during rehearsal for Radom Air Show 2025 in Sadkow, killing the pilot instantly
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) August 28, 2025
🔥 The jet loses control mid-maneuver and explodes in a fireball, prompting an investigation into the fatal accident pic.twitter.com/dICYPTMuoH
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