Greek Air Force jet crashes at Athens Flying Week as firefighters swarm area

Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the area. 14:02, Sat, Sep 5, 2026 Updated: 14:17, Sat, Sep 5, 2026 A military jet crashed in Tanagra, Greece (Image: INSTAGRAM)A military jet crashed just minutes into its flight during an air show in Tanagra, Greece. A two-seat F-4 Phantom fighter jet plunged to the ground on Saturday at the airport located near Athens, during a demonstration part of the Athens Flying Week 2026.A column of thick black smoke could be seen rising from the ground where the jet is thought to have crashed, footage shared by public broadcaster ERT shows. The plume could be seen from miles away, with the show's spectators looking in disbelief. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented