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1973-09-11: Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (YU-AHD) — JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) — Mt Babin Zub, Montenegro

Mt Babin Zub, MontenegroLanding (descent or approach)

On September 11, 1973, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration YU-AHD) operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT Airways) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Babin Zub, Montenegro during landing or approach. 41 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. For undetermined reason, the crew descended prematurely to an unsafe altitude. Lack of visibility was a contributing factor. 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 1781232291Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered YU-AHD
Aircraft registered YU-AHD. Photo: clipperarctic / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft struck Mt Babin Zub while descending from 9,000 to 6,000 feet in marginal weather, killing all 41 occupants. The accident was determined to be controlled flight into terrain.

Accident Description

The flight was cleared to descend from 9,000 to 6,000 feet. While operating in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Babin Zub. The mountain is located approximately 55 km north of Titograd-Golubovci Airport.

Damage and Occupants

The aircraft was totally destroyed. All 41 occupants on board were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be controlled flight into terrain. For an undetermined reason, the crew descended prematurely to an unsafe altitude. Lack of visibility was a contributing factor.

Controlled flight into terrain

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