What happened
On the flight from Batajnica Airbase to Sarajevo, an airplane operating under callsign YU001 was performing its descent toward Sarajevo-Butmir Airport. During this phase of the flight, the crew encountered adverse weather conditions that reduced visibility. While attempting an approach, the aircraft struck the side of Mt Inač, a peak reaching 1,366 metres, situated near the village of Kreševo. The impact occurred approximately 30 km northwest of its destination. The wreckage was destroyed, and all eight fatalities were recorded among the passengers and crew.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the crash was a controlled flight into terrain. Several critical errors contributed to the disaster, most notably an incorrect approach configuration. Specific contributing factors included:
- The final turn of the maneuver was executed 2.7 NM beyond the intended course.
- The aircraft maintained an altitude that was too low to safely clear the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- The airspeed at the moment of impact exceeded the target speed by more than 37 knots.
- Poor visibility due to inclement weather hindered the crew's ability to navigate the approach effectively.