The F-16 plane is disrupted while practicing the air exhibition in Poland, and the pilot was killed

A government spokesman said his pilot, who was killed on Thursday when his plane crashed while preparing an air show in central Poland.

The spokesperson Adam Jaba confirmed the death in a post on social media. The Polish News Agency reported that the plane was part of the Polish Air Force.

“A tragedy in Radium, during preparations for the air exhibition, the F-16 plane crashed. Unfortunately, the pilot died,” Szlapka books on xAdding that the defense minister was heading to the site of the accident.

No one was on the ground in the accident, according to a statement from the Polish army.

Videos published by the Polish media showed that the plane is performing an acrobatic maneuver before it collided with the runway in a ball of fire.

“For the family and loved ones, the best deepest condolences from below my heart,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Books on x.

Deputy Prime Minister WłDysław Kosiniak-kamysz He said on social media He was at the scene.

The accident occurred before Radom 2025, about 60 miles south of Warsaw, which was scheduled to happen this week.

Other details were not immediately available.