The minute of impact on the ground of the F-16 fighter was immortalized on many recordings that have been appearing online since Thursday. The disaster occurred during preparations for the Air Show 2025, which was scheduled to take place on August 30-31 at the airport in Radom. The origin of the disaster is being determined. It is already known that the tragedy will affect the functioning of the passenger port.
What about the flights from Radom after the F-16 crash? LOT wasn't sure
Due to the tragic accident and the death of Major Maciej "Slab" The Krakówn airport in Radom changed the colors of its website and profiles in social media to black and white. A minute later, there were besides questions as to whether flights scheduled for Friday 29 August would take place.
According to the agenda on August 29, there should be 3 operations there. At 1:15 p.m., the arrival of the LOT aircraft with passengers from Rome was planned. At 3:00 p.m., the flight of our national carrier to the Greek Preweza should take off, and at 8:35 p.m., a return flight from Greece should land in Radom.
When asked about the future of these connections, the PLL LOT spokesperson Krzysztof Moczulski replied that the destiny of these connections remains unknown. However, he stressed that they would most likely be redirected to Warsaw. That information came in around 9:00.
At 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, the crash announcement was sent to Radom Airport. It informs us that the port will be closed for 2 days. "Warsaw-Radom Airport remains closed until Saturday (30.08) by 2:00 a.m. Detailed information about the circumstantial flights will be obtained from the carriers" - the port provided. This means that Friday LOT routes will be changed.
Radom Airport and Deputy Prime Minister paid tribute to the deceased pilot
"We express our sincere condolences to the loved ones and friends of the tragically deceased pilot. We stay reasoning with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy" - said Radom Airport in a message.
On the scene of the tragedy, the head of MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish besides appeared. "I'm at the scene of tragedy. In the plane crash, F-16 killed the pilot of the Polish Army – an officer who always served the Homeland with dedication and large courage. I pay tribute to his memory. My deepest condolences to my household and loved ones. This is simply a large failure for the Air Force and the full Polish Army" – wrote Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the PSL in the X service.
