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Greek F4 Phantom fighter jet crashes during airshow

An F4 Phantom fighter jet crashed at Tanagra Air Base near Athens during the annual 'Athens Flying Week' airshow.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Greek F4 Phantom fighter jet crashed on Saturday afternoon during an airshow in Tanagra, near the capital Athens. The accident occurred while thousands of visitors were attending the annual 'Athens Flying Week', according to various local media outlets.

According to the Greek news agency ANA, the aircraft had just completed its flight when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed. A journalist from the public broadcaster ERT, who was on site, confirmed that an explosion followed the crash.

The exact circumstances of the accident remain unknown. There is currently no information available regarding the condition of the two pilots.

The incident caused widespread panic among the spectators who witnessed the dramatic event.

Tanagra Air Base has served as the location for the annual demonstration, which usually attracts a large audience. This year was no exception, with high visitor numbers amplifying the impact of the incident.

Calls for information about the pilots' health continue, as authorities address the investigation into the accident.

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