Aircraft shot down near Sarajevo-Butmir Airport

4 fatalities • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft carrying humanitarian aid was destroyed by a missile strike while approaching Sarajevo, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

What happened

On a mission operating for the United Nations Organization, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Split to deliver blankets to displaced populations in Sarajevo. During the approach to Sarajevo-Butmir Airport, while maintaining an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, the aircraft was struck by a Stinger missile. Following the impact, the plane entered a steep dive and crashed into a forested region on Mt Zec, situated roughly 35 km west of Sarajevo.

Findings

  • The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact with the terrain.
  • There were four fatalities among the crew members of the 46th Brigade.
  • The primary cause of the crash was the impact from a Stinger missile during the descent phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike during its approach to the airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-09-03 Aeritalia G.222 accident near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

A twin-engine aircraft carrying humanitarian aid was destroyed by a missile strike while approaching Sarajevo, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-09-03 Aeritalia G.222 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-09-03 involved a Aeritalia G.222, registration MM62113, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was downed by a surface-to-air missile strike during its approach to the airport.

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