Greek Air Show Crash Kills 2
Two pilots died when a Greek Air Force jet crashed during an annual air show near Athens.
September 5, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 4:38pm ET
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What happened
Two pilots were killed when a Hellenic Air ForceHellenic Air Forceair warfare branch of Greece's military twin-seat F-4 Phantom crashed during Athens Flying Week at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens. The jet went down during a low-altitude maneuver at about 3 p.m. local time, hitting the ground in front of thousands of spectators. The crash sparked a fire that sent large plumes of black smoke over the airfield. No attendees were injured in the crash.
