A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom went down in flames at the Athens Flying Week airshow on 5 September 2026. Both pilots lost their lives. The jet came down during a air display, in front of a crowd of spectators.
The aircraft was performing in a scheduled display when it went down. Witnesses reported seeing the jet lose control before striking the ground and bursting into flames.
Greece declared military mourning after the crash. The loss of both crew members drew widespread grief across the country. Officials said the aircraft was lost and said an investigation would follow.