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Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, killing two pilots

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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Newswire Named sources Outcome reported
  • A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots, officials said.
  • The aircraft crashed about two kilometres from the airport, and authorities reported no injuries among bystanders or nearby residents.
  • Eleven firefighting aircraft and helicopters worked to contain a fire that spread into a nearby forest, while people at the base were urged to evacuate.

A Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed seconds after making a low right turn during an air show near Athens, killing both pilots, officials told Reuters.

The aircraft crashed about two kilometres outside Tanagra airport during the Athens Flying Week event. No injuries were reported among bystanders or residents in the surrounding area.

Unfortunately, the two pilots are dead.

· Unnamed officialAn official confirmed the deaths of the two pilots to Reuters.

Footage broadcast by ERT showed the jet flying just a few metres above the ground before it crashed and erupted into a fireball. Eleven firefighting aircraft and helicopters were deployed as flames spread into a nearby forest.

Loudspeakers at the air base urged people to leave the area. An eyewitness told ERT, “We were all stunned. It hadn't been airborne for more than three minutes.” The annual Athens Flying Week attracts military and civilian aviation teams from dozens of countries.

We were all stunned. It hadn't been airborne for more than three minutes.

· Unnamed eyewitnessAn eyewitness described the crash to Greek broadcaster ERT.
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