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Greek F-4E Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week display at Tanagra

A Greek F-4E Phantom crashed Saturday during an aerial demonstration at Tanagra Air Base near Athens, according to Greek public broadcaster ERT and Aviation News. The incident occurred during Athens Flying Week 2026; the available reports do not provide details on casualties or the cause.

Discovered 2026-09-05T05:25:38.571659-07:00 | 2026-09-05T05:25:38.571659-07:00

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The crash occurred during a public aerial demonstration at Tanagra, underscoring the operational and safety risks associated with military flight displays.
The available reports identify the aircraft as a Greek F-4E Phantom but provide no information on casualties, damage or the cause of the accident.
The incident took place during Athens Flying Week 2026, a major aviation event in Greece.

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