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Air Force statement on Phantom crash at Tanagra

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Under investigation
  • An F-4E Phantom II from the 338 Squadron crashed 3 nautical miles southeast of the 114th Combat Wing near Tanagra at 2:55 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2026.
  • The two crew members, identified by their ranks and initials, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
  • A Greek Air Force committee is investigating the cause of the accident.

An F-4E Phantom II taking part in the Athens Flying Week 2026 air show crashed near Tanagra on Saturday, killing both members of its crew, according to an official Air Force statement.

The aircraft belonged to the 338 Squadron of the 117th Combat Wing. It went down at 2:55 p.m., about 3 nautical miles southeast of the 114th Combat Wing.

The Air Force identified the crew members as Flight Major I.M. and Squadron Leader D.P. Both suffered fatal injuries in the crash.

A competent Greek Air Force committee is investigating the causes of the accident.

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 14:55, an F-4E Phantom II aircraft of the 338 Squadron of the 117th Combat Wing, which was participating in the Athens Flying Week 2026 Airshow, crashed 3 nautical miles southeast of the 114th Combat Wing.

· Greek Air Force General StaffOfficial statement describing the crash.
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