Both pilots killed as F-4 fighter jet crashes, catches fire during Greece airshow | Video
The F-4 jet was a part of the annual event, Athens Flying Week. During a low-altitude manoeuvre, the two-seater fighter jet crashes as caught in a video.
On Saturday, an F-4 fighter jet crashed during an air show near Athens, Greece, killing both pilots on board, according to Reuters. The incident occurred at Tanagra air base, approximately 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Athens, as the jet was performing a low-altitude maneuver. Video footage from public broadcaster ERT showed the aircraft turning right a few meters above ground before crashing and igniting.
Thick clouds of black smoke rose from the wreckage, and a larger explosion was reported shortly after, as the plane broke apart. No bystanders or residents were injured. Firefighting teams, including 11 planes and helicopters, were dispatched to contain the blaze, which spread to a nearby forest. The event, Athens Flying Week, was cancelled following the tragedy, and Cyprus Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas expressed condolences to the victims' families.
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