No fatalities

1966-04-16: Douglas DC-3 (YU-ABG) — JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) — Skopje, Macedonia

Skopje, MacedoniaTakeoff (climb)

On April 16, 1966, a Douglas DC-3 (registration YU-ABG) operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) was involved in an aviation accident near Skopje, Macedonia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 1781241129Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll at Skopje Airport, resulting in no reported injuries.

What happened

During a departure from Skopje Airport, an aircraft experienced an accident while in the takeoff phase of flight. The event occurred as the plane was attempting to depart from the runway, leading to a crash on the airfield.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. No specific details regarding the aircraft's registration or its exact model were provided in the initial report, and the precise sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains under investigation.

Findings

The exact reasons for the accident occurred under unknown circumstances. At this time, investigators have not released official conclusions regarding mechanical failure or pilot error.