A Greek air force jet crashed on Saturday while performing a solo display at an airshow north of Athens, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky before thousands of spectators. The incident occurred at Tanagra air force base during the annual Athens Flying Week event.
Officials have not yet confirmed whether the pilot or pilots ejected before the crash, and it remains unclear if any spectators were injured. A search and rescue operation is currently underway. A large fire is burning at the crash site, with two helicopters seen attempting to extinguish the blaze. Loudspeakers at the air base were heard urging attendees to evacuate the area, according to ERT.
Footage shared on social media platform X shows smoke billowing into the sky as onlookers watch the incident unfold. No parachutes were visible following the crash, and the condition of the crew has not been officially confirmed.