Evidence from the doomed F-4E Phantom II was reportedly discovered hundreds of miles from the crash site, raising questions about how the investigation was handled and whether key debris was overlooked.

HAAI findings on non-passenger aircraft and helicopter crashes reveal three incidents already recorded in 2026

Relatives, friends, Air Force colleagues, military officials and residents gathered in Pyrgos to pay their final respects to Air Force pilot and Wing Commander Ioannis Blesias, who died in the F-4 Phantom crash at Tanagra

The financial support Nikitas Kaklamanis announced, falls under a standing Parliament program that has funded children of fallen military and security personnel since 2010

Ermal Nufi expressed his condolences to the Greek Armed Forces and the families of 40 year old Wing Commander Ioannis Blesias and 37 year old Squadron Leader Dimitrios Petros, after their deaths in the F-4 Phantom crash

The Hellenic Bank Association will also write off certain personal loans and credit card debts held by the parents, dependents and spouses of the two pilots killed in a military aircraft crash near Tanagra

Investigators are examining whether an aerodynamic stall, a mechanical fault or a combination of factors caused the F4 Phantom to lose altitude seconds before it struck the ground near Tanagra air base

Greek Air Force pilots who, facing fatal crashes, refused to eject — staying at the controls to steer away from towns and villages below.

Two Hellenic Air Force pilots died when their F-4 Phantom crashed near Tanagra during an air show; an investigation into the cause is underway.

The Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) announced a three-day mourning period.

UPD – Both pilots of the Air Force F-4 Phantom II that crashed in Tanagra during Athens Flying Week have died. The aircraft, belonging to the 117th Combat Wing based in Andravida, was flown by a captain and a lieutenant colonel. According to reports, the aircraft had been in the air for at least two […]