Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire - apnews.com
A Greek air force F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an air show in Tanagra, resulting in the deaths of both pilots. Emergency crews contained a fire caused by the crash, and the remainder of the event was canceled.
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The incident highlights the inherent risks of aerial demonstrations and impacts regional military aviation operations.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — 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.
Smoke rises after a Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed, during the Athens Flying Week airshow at Tanagra Air Force Base, north of Athens, Greece, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo)
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