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  "id": 5804316,
  "title": "Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-f-4-crashes-during-air-show-near-athens-two-pilots-dead-sources",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:58:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-907643"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, a Greek two-seat F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, resulting in the deaths of both pilots, according to two officials speaking to Reuters. The crash occurred approximately two kilometers outside the airport, with no injuries reported to bystanders or residents in the surrounding area. Footage from public broadcaster ERT captured the F-4 performing a right turn a few meters above the ground before it plummeted and ignited in a devastating fireball. Eleven firefighting aircraft and helicopters were deployed to combat the flames that spread to the nearby forest. Eyewitnesses were in shock, noting that the jet had been airborne for less than three minutes before the accident. Loudspeakers at the air base instructed people to evacuate the premises. The F-4 Phantom was participating in the Athens Flying Week, an annual event that draws military and civilian aviation teams from numerous countries.",
  "summary": "Footage from public broadcaster ERT showed the F-4 performing a right turn a few meters above the ground seconds before it crashed and erupted into a fireball.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-annual-aerial-show",
        "published": "2026-09-05T12:33:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-annual-aerial-show-starts-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-05T13:23:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "2 pilots killed after Greek air force plane crashes at annual air show",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/2-pilots-killed-after-greek-air-force-plane-crashes-at-annual-air-show",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:07:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes during air show, killing two",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-during-air-show-killing-two",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:31:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-an-annual-aerial-show-killing-2-pilots-5816986",
        "published": "2026-09-05T18:35:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/greek-air-force-jet-crashes-at-an-annual-aerial-show-killing-2-pilots",
        "published": "2026-09-05T18:39:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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