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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Fighter jet bursts into flames after crashing on Greek island

  • An F-16 jet crashed and burst into flames at Zakynthos Airport in Greece on Thursday, 9 July.
  • The pilot successfully escaped the aircraft and is reported to be in good health following the incident.
  • Shocking footage from the scene showed the jet engulfed in flames as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
  • Greece's Hellenic Air Force confirmed the plane, which was participating in a training flight, made an emergency landing due to a 'malfunction'.
  • An investigation into the causes of the incident is currently being conducted.

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Plane bursts into flames after crashing at popular Greek airport as pilot makes miraculous escape

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