Greek Air Force Jet Crashes During Air Show Near Athens, Killing Two Pilots
Greek air force crash kills two pilots at Tanagra during a live air show See how the tragedy unfolded and why Athens Flying Week was canceled
A Greek air force Phantom F4 crashed during a lowaltitude maneuver at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots while thousands of spectators watched. No civilians were injured.
The aircraft caught fire on impact, and emergency crews including waterdropping aircraft, helicopters, and dozens of firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Witnesses said the jet had been airborne for only a few minutes before the crash.
The incident happened during Athens Flying Week, which organizers canceled after the accident. Greece’s air force declared three days of mourning, and officials expressed condolences to the pilots’ families.