No fatalities

1971-05-15: Convair CV-440 Metropolitan (YU-ADO) — JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) — Titograd, Montenegro

Titograd, MontenegroLanding (descent or approach)

On May 15, 1971, a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan (registration YU-ADO) operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) was involved in an aviation accident near Titograd, Montenegro during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the belly landing is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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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.