What happened
A Greek Air Force F-4E fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Athens Flying Week, held at Tanagra Air Base on September 5.
The two pilots aboard were confirmed dead after failing to eject from the aircraft. Fire crews have extinguished the blaze at the crash site.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, according to reports.
Why it matters
The incident raises renewed questions about the safety of vintage aircraft participating in public air displays.
The loss of two experienced aircrew is a significant blow to the Greek Air Force, which relies on its F-4 fleet for key missions.
Key facts
The crash occurred on September 5 at Tanagra Air Base during the Athens Flying Week.
The aircraft was a Greek Air Force F-4E fighter jet involved in an aerobatic display.
Both pilots were killed and did not eject from the aircraft.
The fire at the crash site has been put out, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
What to watch next
Officials are expected to examine the aircraft's maintenance history and the circumstances of the flight sequence before the crash.
The investigation's findings may affect future participation of F-4E jets in Greek airshows.