Amman, Sept 5 (Petra) -- Two pilots were killed when a military F-4 Phantom aircraft crashed at a Greek airbase outside Athens during an airshow.

According to the Athens News Agency, authorities reported that the bodies of both pilots were recovered after the aircraft crashed during an aerial display at Tanagra Air Base. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, though initial reports indicate the two-person crew was unable to eject from the U.S.-made fighter-bomber.

The aircraft exploded in front of thousands of spectators attending the annual Athens Flying Week event.

//Petra// AF

05/09/2026 20:49:54