A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom came down and caught fire at the Athens Flying Week airshow on 5 September 2026. Both pilots were killed. The jet went down during a air display, in front of a large crowd.
The aircraft had been flying in a routine airshow sequence when it came down. Witnesses reported seeing the jet go into trouble before hitting the ground and catching fire.
Greece ordered military mourning after the crash. The fatal outcome drew an outpouring of grief across the country. Officials acknowledged the incident and called for an inquiry.