Belly landing incident at Titograd Airport

No fatalities • Titograd, Montenegro • Landing (descent or approach)

An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Titograd Airport during May 1971, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During May 1971, an aircraft was involved in an accident upon arrival at Titograd Airport. The flight concluded with a belly landing on the runway. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries to those on board, the impact caused significant damage to the airframe. Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the landing, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

The specific cause for the landing gear failure or the decision to perform a belly landing remains undetermined, as the precise date and circumstances of the event were not recorded. The primary factor in the destruction of the plane was the impact of the fuselage with the runway surface.

Probable cause

The cause of the belly landing is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-05-15 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident near Titograd, Montenegro?

An unidentified aircraft performed a belly landing at Titograd Airport during May 1971, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-05-15 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-05-15 involved a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, registration YU-ADO, operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways), at Titograd, Montenegro.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the belly landing is currently unknown.

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