Douglas DC-9 crash, Nov 23, 1974, Belgrade-Nikola Tesla B...
Douglas DC-9 accident on November 23, 1974 near Belgrade-Nikola Tesla Belgrade City District, Serbia with no fatalities. Cause: The crew continued the...
- Date: November 23, 1974
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Belgrade-Nikola Tesla Belgrade City District, Serbia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the approach below the minimum descent altitude in limited visibility after losing visual contact with the ground.
A JAT Douglas DC9 on a scheduled flight from Paris struck the ground about 2,570 metres short of the runway while on approach to Belgrade Surcin Airport in fog and low visibility. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire, but all 50 occupants got out and only four passengers were slightly injured.