Military plane crashes in Poland – pilot dead

A plane of the Polish Air Force crashed today at Gdynia-Kosakovo airport, in the northern tip of the country, killing the pilot. “The pilot of the M-346 Bielik, which crashed at the Gdynia-Kosakovo airport, was killed on the spot”, announced Lieutenant General Ireneus Novak, pointing out that “the pilot did not attempt to eject”. The M-346 aircraft crashed while the pilot was attempting risky maneuvers for a demonstration in which he was to participate. The moment of the crash was recorded in several videos that were made public through social networks. The M-346 suddenly loses altitude and crashes into the ground, causing a powerful explosion. According to the Air Force, the pilot was very experienced and had more than 2,000 flight hours, half of which were in this type of aircraft. An investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash, and until it is complete the M-346s will remain grounded, according to the Air Force statement. Source: RES
Source: News Beast

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