An F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra Air Base near Athens, according to Reuters. Two pilots were killed in the crash. The cause of the accident is under investigation. According to the Associated Press, the aircraft crashed whilst performing a low-altitude manoeuvre.
Briefly about the main points
- The crash occurred during Athens Flying Week in Greece.
- An F-4 Phantom fighter jet has crashed.
- Two pilots were killed in the crash.
- The AP reported that a low-altitude manoeuvre took place during the accident.
- The causes of the disaster are being investigated.
The Athens Flying Week programme
The Associated Press reported that the accident occurred during a low-altitude manoeuvre. Athens Flying Week was due to last two days — 5 and 6 September. The event’s programme featured Greek and foreign military and civilian aircraft.
The age of the F-4 does not explain the causes of the crash
The F-4s have been in service with the Hellenic Air Force for over half a century: the first six of these aircraft arrived in the country in 1974. However, it is premature to link the age of this aircraft type to the current accident — only a technical investigation can determine this.
