An F-16 pilot was killed Thursday when his jet crashed during preparations for an air show in central Poland, a government spokesperson said.

Spokesperson Adam Szłapka confirmed the death in a social media post. Polish news agency PAP reported that the plane was part of the Polish Air Force.

"Tragedy in Radom, during preparations for the air show, a F-16 jet crashed. Unfortunately, the pilot has died," Szlapka wrote on X , adding that the defense minister was heading to the site of the accident.

No one on the ground was injured in the crash, according to a statement from the Polish military.

Videos published by Polish media showed the aircraft performing an acrobatic maneuver before crashing onto the runway in a ball of fire.

"To the family and loved ones, I offer my deepest condole

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