Greek Air Force Jet Crash Raises Safety Concerns at Aerial Show The crash of a Greek air force jet during an aerial display near Athens on Saturday has raised uncomfortable questions about safety protocols at major events in Greece.
The twin seat Phantom F4 jet's catastrophic failure while performing a low altitude maneuver sent thousands of spectators fleeing as a huge fire engulfed the aircraft.
The Tanagra air force base, which hosts the annual Athens Flying Week event, has a history of precise and polished performances. However, on Saturday, its usually reliable shows turned into a nightmare scenario.