Official announcement from the High Command of the Polish Forces

Polish M-346 Bielik Crashes at Kosakowo Airport During 30th Anniversary Rehearsal, Pilot Dies

Jul 12, 2024, 01:19 PM

A Polish M-346 Bielik training aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Gdynia Air Base during a training flight. The incident occurred on July 12, 2024, as the pilot was preparing for an airshow. The pilot was unable to eject and died in the crash. The crash was caught on camera and reported by the High Command of the Polish Forces. Local emergency services responded to the scene. The crash took place at Kosakowo Airport during rehearsals for the Gdynia Naval Aviation Brigade’s 30th Anniversary event.