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Crew Encounters Engine Problems During Descent; Aircraft Destroyed After Crash Landing (YU-ABH)

Mt Prenj, Bosnia and HerzegovinaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 25, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration YU-ABH) operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Prenj, Bosnia and Herzegovina during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems on approach. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During descent to Mostar, the crew experienced engine problems. The captain descended for an emergency landing, but the aircraft crash-landed on Mt Prenj, 28 km north of the airport. All 32 occupants evacuated safely; the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire.

Incident Details

While on descent to Mostar, the crew experienced engine problems. The captain responded by reducing altitude with the intention of performing an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed on the slope of Mount Prenj, situated 28 kilometers north of Mostar Airport. Upon crashing, the aircraft came to rest engulfed in flames.

Evacuation

All 32 individuals on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without injury. The evacuation was completed before the fire intensified.

Destruction

The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire. The flames consumed the airframe, leaving it completely unusable.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was engine problems encountered during the approach phase.

Engine failure

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