F-4 Phantom fighter jet of the Greek Air Force crashed

The F-4 Phantom fighter jet belonging to the Hellenic Air Force crashed during the air show held as part of Athens Flight Week. After the accident at Tanagra Air Base near Athens, emergency teams took action in the region.

HE LOST ALTITUDE DURING THE SHOW

A two-seater F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at Tanagra Air Base, Greek public broadcaster ERT reported.

It was stated that the plane suddenly lost altitude during the demonstration and began to fall towards the ground. It was reported that the accident occurred just a few minutes after the air show started.

In the images published by ERT, dense black smoke was seen rising from a few hundred meters away from the area where hundreds of spectators were watching the show.

THE CONDITION OF THE PLANE'S CREW IS UNKNOWN

It was reported that after the accident, the plane broke into two parts and a fire broke out at two separate points. A helicopter belonging to the fire department dropped water on the area to control the fire.

No official statement has yet been made regarding the fate of the two-person crew on the plane. According to the information obtained by Philenews, the plane did not have an ejection system that the crew could use.

Hundreds of people were watching the air show when the accident occurred. No official information has yet been shared regarding possible injuries in the crowd.

EYEWITNESSES: THE PLANE WAS MAKING SMOKE

Eyewitnesses said the F-4 Phantom was emitting smoke before crashing. According to witnesses, the plane then suddenly lost altitude and crashed into the ground.

While the spectators at the scene experienced great panic after the accident, the organizers began to evacuate the area. It has been reported that Athens Flight Week has also been suspended for now.

ACCIDENT DURING ATHENS FLIGHT WEEK

Athens Flight Week is held at Tanagra Air Base on 5 and 6 September with the participation of Greek and foreign military aircraft.

Emergency teams at the air base were alerted when the F-4 Phantom in the Greek Air Force inventory crashed during a demonstration flight. It was stated that the investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.