Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show near Athens
Two pilots were killed when a Greek air force Phantom F4 jet crashed during an aerial maneuver at an air show near Athens. The event was immediately canceled, and the Greek government has declared three days of mourning.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the inherent risks of military aviation and has prompted a national response in Greece.
ATHENS, Greece — A Greek air force jet crashed at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing the two pilots, officials said, as thousands of people were in attendance at the event. The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occurred during a low-altitude maneuver. A fire after the crash sent up large plumes of black smoke. There were no injuries among the spectators. “The sense of grief is widespread, and our thoughts are with the families of the two pilots we lost,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said.
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