5 fatalities

1965-02-20: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (YU-ACB) — JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) — Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia

Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), SerbiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 20, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration YU-ACB) operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) was involved in an aviation accident near Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781242378Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight in the Belgrade region resulted in a fatal crash near the Save River, claiming the lives of all five people on board.

What happened

During a local training mission conducted in the vicinity of Belgrade, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while performing its approach to Belgrade-Surcin Airport. The flight path deviated significantly from the intended approach, leading to a crash in the area near the Save River. The impact occurred approximately 4 km before reaching the threshold of runway 30.

All five crew members on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors reported at the scene of the crash.

Findings

No specific technical or environmental causes have been officially detailed in the provided report, though it is confirmed that the aircraft became uncontrollable during the final approach phase of the flight.