The F-16 made an emergency landing at Zakynthos Airport after an in-flight fire warning during a training mission over the Ionian Sea.
A NATO fighter jet burst into flames while making an emergency landing at a Greek airport, officials have said.
The F-16 landed at Zakynthos (Zante) Airport after an in-flight fire indication during a training mission on Thursday afternoon.
The aircraft landed safely at Zakynthos Airport, where a fire broke out after it touched down. State broadcaster ERT reported the pilot escaped unharmed and was in good health.
According to local media, the runway has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
Firefighters are at the scene tackling the blaze, while flights have been cancelled or disrupted, local outlet Ermis News reported.
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