Cirrus SR22 Crashes Near Warsaw's Babice Airport, Killing at Least One

AviatorDB News Desk··Updated July 5, 2026
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A Cirrus SR22, registration SP-GOS, crashed June 25, 2026, during its final approach to Babice Airport (EPBC) in Warsaw, Poland. The aircraft struck a building in the Bemowo district and burst into flames upon impact, according to reports from TVP World and Caliber.az. The NTSB has confirmed at least one fatality and classified the aircraft damage as substantial.

Casualty figures remain inconsistent across sources. The Aviation Safety Network reports that the pilot and one person on the ground were killed, while TVP World and Caliber.az indicate two people aboard the aircraft perished. Local fire services responded quickly to extinguish the blaze and secure the area. Authorities have not yet publicly identified the pilot or the operator.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. The NTSB has logged the event under ID 20260626203263; primary investigative authority is expected to rest with Poland's State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL). No details regarding the flight's origin or mission have been released.

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