The territory Attorney's Office in Warsaw confirmed the securing of key evidence in an investigation into the tragic crash of the F-16 fighter in Radom. It's about Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian's individual cameraThe pilot who died in the accident. This information, originally provided by RMF FM reporter Michał Radkowski, was confirmed by Prosecutor Antoni Skiba. The safe equipment, most likely private, will now be analysed in item by an expert computer scientist. This breakthrough could shed fresh light on the causes of the tragedy that shook Poland at the Polish Aviation Day, on 28 August, during preparations for the Air Show in Radom.
Key evidence: What will the pilot's individual camera reveal?
The safety camera, which belonged to the tragically deceased Major Krakowian, is possibly the most valuable part of evidence in the case. Prosecutor Antoni Skiba told the Polish Press Agency that the device would be transferred to the computer expert. Its task will be to find camera performance and compilation of any possible films or recordingswhich may have been written on it. This process may take respective weeks, given the complexity of the data and possible harm to equipment after the crash. Experts hope that camera records will supply invaluable information on fresh flight moments, pilot decisions and cockpit conditions, which is absolutely crucial to explain the causes of the accident.
Mass investigation: The prosecution examines all detail
The F-16 disaster investigation is conducted with unprecedented momentum and engagement of many services. The territory Attorney's Office in Warsaw coordinates actions 14 military prosecutors from Warsaw and Lublin. Their work focuses on a vast area of disaster – about 20 hectares – which has been divided into 5 sectors. Prosecutor Skiba emphasizes that the remains of the aircraft, hitting the ground, spread over a space of 700 to 1,000 metres long and about 200 metres wide. There are besides dozens of Army Gendarmerie officers and military technicians working on the site, well-known for the construction of F-16 aircraft. Their activities are supported by representatives of the State Aviation Accident Investigation Commission accredited to the Ministry of Defence, which ensures harmonious exchange of comments and coordination of work.
In addition to physical evidence analysis at the scene, investigators are conducting intensive witness interviews. They were the first to be questioned. ground handling staff and main aircraft techniques. At the same time, extended documentation related to the fender flight F-16 is analysed. The D.A. besides investigates earlier events of that day, including an incidental of dangerous close-up of machines that may have affected later tragedy. The full area of the airport was scanned as early as Friday morning to accurately find all parts of the crashed aircraft. This will proceed for at least a fewer days.
Radom airport closed: applicable consequences
Due to ongoing investigative actions at the site, the airport of Warsaw-Radom remains closed. Polish Aviation Airports (PPL), managing the facility, reported that the airport would be closed at least until Tuesday, September 2nd, until 1:59 a.m.. This decision aims to guarantee full freedom of work for prosecutors and experts, as well as safety in the surveillance area. For the local community and planned air operations, this represents temporary difficulties, but the precedence is to explain the causes of the accident in depth and to safe all the evidence.
Who was Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian?
Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, who died in the crash, was a 35-year-old pilot and 1 of the most experienced figures in the Polish Air Force. Considered One of the top F-16 pilots, was besides the leader of the prestigious Tiger Demo Team. His experience and skills were unquestionable, making the circumstances of the disaster even more shocking. On Friday afternoon, the pilot's body was dissected, but the prosecution at this phase does not study its results, focusing on gathering all available evidence.
The safety of Major Krakowian's individual camera is the most crucial step to date in an F-16 disaster investigation in Radom. It is expected that the analysis of the recordings, combined with intensive work at the scene of the incidental and witnesses' interrogations, will let a full and reliable determination of the causes of this tragic tragedy. The public is looking forward to further information, hoping that the fact about the final moments of Major Slab's flight Krakowiana will shortly see the light of day.
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