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Tragic Air Show Crash: Two Pilots Die in Greek Jet Disaster
6 Sep
Summary
- A Greek air force jet crashed during an air show, killing both pilots.
- The incident occurred at the Tanagra air force base during Athens Flying Week.
- The country has declared three days of mourning following the fatal accident.
A Greek air force jet crashed north of Athens on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of both pilots during a low-altitude maneuver. The tragic incident occurred at the Tanagra air force base while thousands of spectators watched the annual Athens Flying Week air show.
The twin-seat Phantom F4 jet impacted the ground during its performance, bursting into flames. Emergency services, including 11 water-dropping planes and helicopters, were deployed to extinguish the blaze. No civilians were injured in the crash, and the bodies of the pilots were later recovered.
In response to the disaster, the air force declared three days of mourning across the country. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conveyed his condolences, emphasizing the daily dangers faced by Greece's aviators. The organizers promptly canceled the remainder of the air show events, and the affected area was evacuated.
