A Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashes during an air show at Tanagra Air Base, north of Athens. Footage shown by public broadcaster ERT depicts the aircraft flying at low altitude as it executes a right turn moments before impact.
The crash produces a fireball and a plume of black smoke as spectators watch from nearby. Multiple outlets report that the accident happens during the annual “Athens Flying Week,” with the jet crashing during the event while thousands of visitors are present. One report describes the aircraft as a two-seat F-4 operated by the Greek Air Force.
Across the coverage, the main points vary in wording and emphasis—some outlets highlight the “explosion” or “erupted” nature of the post-crash fire, while others focus on the smoke plume and the presence of spectators. Reporting attributes the initial account to ERT and references statements from Greek Air Force officials to Reuters, but details beyond the crash, fire, and pilot deaths are limited in the provided summaries.
