A military fighter jet made an emergency landing at Zakynthos International Airport on the Greek holiday island of Zakynthos on July 9, 2026, after experiencing a fire in mid-air. Footage from the scene shows the aircraft engulfed in flames on the tarmac as emergency crews worked to extinguish the blaze with water.
The pilot landed the aircraft safely and was reportedly unhurt. The cause of the mid-air fire remains unconfirmed.
The incident disrupted operations at the airport, with flights reportedly canceled or delayed due to the presence of the damaged aircraft on the runway. Emergency services responded to the scene after the plane touched down with visible flames.
