A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed and burst into flames at the Athens Flying Week airshow on 5 September 2026. Both pilots died. The jet came down during a display flight, in front of a crowd of spectators.
The aircraft was taking part in a routine airshow sequence when it fell from the sky. Witnesses said they saw the jet go into trouble before impacting the ground and bursting into flames.
Greece announced a period of military mourning after the crash. The fatal outcome drew widespread grief across the country. Officials acknowledged the incident and called for an inquiry.