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Polish pilot dies in military training plane crash

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 André Orban

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12 July 2024

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A military training plane crashed on Friday in northern Poland, resulting in the death of its pilot. The Aermacchi M-346 Bielik aircraft went down at Gdynia-Kosakowo airport. The Air Force confirmed that the pilot Robert Jel, an experienced flyer with around 2,000 flight hours, did not attempt to eject.

The pilot was preparing for an air show, which has been cancelled following the accident. Videos on social media captured the plane performing aerobatics before crashing and exploding, causing a thick smoke cloud.

The M-346 Bielik is an Italian two-seater aircraft designed by Aermacchi for military pilot training. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash, and flights of this aircraft model have been suspended.

Date:	Friday 12 July 2024
Time:	c. 13:08 LT
Type:	Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Bielik
Owner/operator:	Polish Air Force
Registration:	7714
MSN:
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Location:	Gdynia-Babie Doly Airport (QYD/EPOK) -    Poland
Phase:	Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:	Gdynia-Babie Doly Airport (QYD/EPOK)
Destination airport:	Gdynia-Babie Doly Airport (QYD/EPOK)
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
A Polish Ar Force Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Bielik, operated by 41.BLSz, crashed into the ground during a training flight for an airshow at Gdynia-Babie Doly Airport (QYD/EPOK).
The pilot perished and the aircraft was destroyed.