Fatal training flight accident near Belgrade-Surcin Airport

5 fatalities • Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-02-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-02-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-02-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration YU-ACB, operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways), at Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia.

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