What happened
The incident involved a three-engine aircraft christened 'Gerham Amann' that was in the process of approaching Belgrade Airport. At the time of the event, the plane was flying at an altitude of approximately 400 meters. During this final approach phase, the aircraft came under fire from three enemy fighter pilots. The sustained attack caused the plane to crash into a field situated in Velika Ivanča, which is located south of Belgrade. Tragically, all five occupants on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fighters. The hostile action taken by the opposing military forces directly led to the loss of control and subsequent fatal impact with the ground.