A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed and burst into flames at the Athens Flying Week airshow on 5 September 2026. Both pilots lost their lives. The jet crashed during a aerobatic display, in front of a crowd watching on.
The aircraft was performing in a routine airshow sequence when it went down. Witnesses reported seeing the jet lose control before striking the ground and igniting.
Greece declared military mourning after the crash. The loss of both crew members drew an outpouring of grief across the country. Officials said the aircraft was lost and called for an inquiry.