Tragedy in Radom: F-16 from Tiger Demo Team Crashes During Air Show Radom Training [video]

An F-16 from the Tiger Demo team crashed in Radom during rehearsals ahead of the Air Show – the pilot most likely did not have time to eject.

F-16 Tiger Demo – Pride of the Air Force

The F-16 jets flown by the Tiger Demo team are machines that routinely draw admiration at air shows in Poland and across Europe. They are a symbol of precision, modernity and the courage of airmen. Tiger Demo performances are not just aerobatics – they are a demonstration of the professionalism of the entire formation.

Course of the Accident and Emergency Response

The tragedy occurred today, 28 August 2025, at around 19:25, during trials ahead of the weekend’s Air Show Radom 2025.

• The aircraft was performing manoeuvres at low altitude.
• Suddenly it lost control and crashed to the ground near the airfield.
• Rescue services arrived at the scene within moments.

Everything unfolded before the eyes of the organisers and observers, for whom it was a shocking moment. The force of the impact was so great that the wreckage of the aircraft is badly destroyed.

What Is Known About the Pilot and a Possible Ejection

According to unofficial information, the pilot most likely did not have time to eject, which is the most tragic aspect of this crash. Ejection is a complex operation that requires adequate altitude and time to react. In practice, even a slight delay or too low an altitude can make it impossible to save a life.