An F-4 Phantom Greek military aircraft crashes during an airshow near Athens, killing both pilots, multiple outlets report. Greek news agency ANA and later local and international coverage say the crash involves a twin-seat Phantom F4 and occurs at a Greek air force base north of Athens, with a fire and large black smoke plumes reported after impact.
Officials cited by outlets state the incident happens while the jet is performing a low-altitude manoeuvre. Photos and video described by some media show the aircraft going down in front of thousands of spectators. Reports broadly agree that there are no injuries among spectators. Other details, such as the precise moment of impact or how the aircraft is recovered, vary by account; some coverage notes rescue efforts are hampered in the early stages by the post-crash fire.
The overall picture across sources is consistent: two pilots die following the crash, spectators appear unharmed, and the event occurs during an airshow performance near Athens at Tanagra air force base.
