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Belly landing at Batajnica Air Base results in aircraft hull loss (71385)

Batajnica-Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović AFB (Belgrade), SerbiaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 14, 2000, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 71385) operated by Air Force of Serbia and Montenegro was involved in an aviation accident near Batajnica-Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović AFB (Belgrade), Serbia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the emergency landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft performed an emergency belly landing at Batajnica Air Base, resulting in significant structural damage but no loss of life.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred at Batajnica Air Base involving an aircraft that experienced an unspecified malfunction during its approach. The aircraft was forced to perform a belly landing on the airfield. Following the impact with the runway, the aircraft came to a complete stop without further movement.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or operational reason for the emergency remains undetermined, the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the landing, there were no casualties reported among the occupants. The incident concluded with the aircraft remaining at the air base following the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The cause of the emergency landing remains unknown.

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