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 crashed during a air display, in front of a large crowd.
The aircraft had been flying in a planned flying display when it went down. Witnesses described seeing the jet go into trouble before hitting the ground and igniting.
Greece ordered military mourning after the crash. The fatal outcome drew widespread grief across the country. Officials acknowledged the incident and said an investigation would follow.