Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn F-16 jet crashed and burst into flames at Zakynthos Airport in Greece on Thursday, 9 July. The pilot successfully ejected from 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. In fullPlane bursts into flames after crashing at popular Greek airport as pilot makes miraculous escapeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in