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Two killed in air-show crash in Greece

From Die Presse · () German

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

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  • A Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots.
  • Authorities halted the event, while the cause of the crash remained unknown.
  • The annual international show featured military, civilian and aerobatic aircraft from several countries.

A Greek F-4 Phantom crashed and burst into flames during an air show at Tanagra air base, about 55 kilometers north of Athens, killing both pilots.

The Athens Flying Week event was immediately called off after the crash. The cause remained unknown, according to the report. Videos posted by spectators on YouTube showed the aircraft going down.

“We heard a tremendous bang and immediately afterward saw thick black smoke,” a local resident told Kathimerini. The crash site caught fire after the aircraft came down.

The event has taken place every September at Tanagra airport for 12 years. This year’s international show included dozens of military and civilian aircraft, as well as aerobatic performers from countries including Germany, Spain and Italy. Organizers said the event had never previously recorded an accident.

We heard a tremendous bang and immediately afterward saw thick black smoke.

· Unidentified local residentThe resident described what she saw and heard immediately after the crash.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. 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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