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A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an airshow in the Greek capital Athens on Sunday, sending a huge plume of dark smoke into the sky and triggering a major emergency response.
The incident occurred during the Athens Flying Week event, where thousands of spectators had gathered to watch aerial displays. The aircraft went down during the show, with flames reported at the crash site shortly after the incident.
A Greek Air Force official confirmed that the F-4 Phantom had crashed. However, there was no immediate official information about the condition or whereabouts of the two pilots who were aboard the two-seat fighter aircraft.
Emergency teams were quickly deployed to the scene to contain the fire and assist with rescue operations. Authorities mobilized 85 firefighters, along with 11 water-dropping aircraft and helicopters, as part of the response effort.
Despite the dramatic nature of the crash and the large number of people attending the airshow, initial reports indicated that no spectators were injured. The incident nevertheless caused alarm among the crowd as smoke rose above the area following the crash.
The F-4 Phantom is a twin-seat fighter aircraft originally developed in the United States and has been operated by the Greek Air Force for decades. Greece has continued to use upgraded versions of the aircraft, particularly for specialized military missions.
The crash took place as the aircraft was participating in the Athens Flying Week program, one of Greece’s prominent aviation events, which attracts aviation enthusiasts and spectators to watch military and civilian aircraft demonstrations.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the fighter jet to crash. Officials are expected to examine the aircraft, flight data and circumstances surrounding the incident as part of efforts to establish the exact cause.
Further information about the pilots and the investigation is expected to be released by Greek authorities as the emergency response and assessment continue.
