Aircraft overrun at Belgrade-Surcin Airport

No fatalities • Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Belgrade-Surcin Airport, resulting in an excursion and significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During a recent landing operation at Belgrade-Surcin Airport, an aircraft experienced a runway excursion. Following touchdown on the runway, the pilot was unable to decelerate the plane sufficiently within the available remaining distance of the pavement. As a result, the aircraft overran the end of the runway before eventually coming to a complete stop.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The event occurred during the landing phase of flight, specifically following the moment of contact with the runway surface.

Probable cause

The aircraft was unable to decelerate within the remaining runway length after touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-11-20 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Belgrade-Surcin Airport, resulting in an excursion and significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-11-20 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-11-20 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration YU-AJG, operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways), at Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surčin), Serbia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was unable to decelerate within the remaining runway length after touchdown.

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