Two Greek fighter pilots die in crash during Athens air show
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- Two pilots died when a Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed shortly after takeoff during the Athens Flying Week air show near Athens.
- The aircraft lost altitude and exploded in front of thousands of spectators, while firefighters and aircraft worked to contain the resulting blaze.
- Authorities canceled the show, and the cause of the crash remained unknown.
Two pilots died when a Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed minutes after taking off during an air show at Tanagra military airport outside Athens.
The aircraft suddenly began losing altitude after several minutes in the air and crashed in front of thousands of people attending Athens Flying Week. The impact triggered an explosion and fire, which about 100 firefighters and 13 aerial units worked to control.
Kathimerini reported that the pilots were highly experienced and did not activate their ejection seats. The newspaper said they may have chosen to keep control of the aircraft in an effort to steer it away from populated areas and spectators.
The air show was canceled after the crash. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias returned to Athens from Thessaloniki, where he had been attending an international trade fair. The cause of the accident was not yet known.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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