Greek F-4 fighter jet crashes, two pilots killed, Defense Minister goes to the scene of the accident
Quick Look
- An F-4 Phantom fighter jet of the Greek Air Force crashed while participating in an air show at a base outside Athens.
- Two pilots on board were killed.
- The Minister of Defense canceled his trip and rushed to the scene.
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Why It Matters
The Hellenic Air Force's F-4 Phantom fighter jets are old models. Athens Flight Week is an annual air show event that attracts a large number of people to visit.
The Greek Athens News Agency (ANA) reported that an F-4 Phantom fighter jet of the Greek Air Force crashed while participating in an air show at a base outside Athens today, killing two pilots on board. The Greek Defense Minister canceled his original schedule and rushed to the scene of the accident.
Local media pointed out that the cause of the crash was still unclear, but the two pilots on board did not eject.
A reporter from the Greek Radio and Television Company (ERT) present said that the fighter plane suddenly lost altitude and crashed just after takeoff.
The fighter jet exploded immediately after it hit the ground, where thousands of people were watching the annual Athens Flying Week.
According to ERT reports, several firefighting aircraft have been dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire caused by the crash.
The air show has been cancelled, and Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias also suspended his trip to the Thessaloniki International Fair to rush to the scene of the accident. (Compiled by: Hong Peiying) 1150906
Open Questions
- What was the specific cause of the crash?
- What are the identities of the two flying officers?
- Will there be an accident investigation?
