Paris - Belgrade

On November 23, 1974 at 12:00 AM, Paris - Belgrade experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-9, operated by JAT Yugoslav Airlines - Jugoslovenski Aerotransport, with the event recorded near Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (ex Surcin) Belgrade City District.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

50 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 50 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 44, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Belgrade-Surcin Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions with patches of fog and a visibility limited to 2,500 meters with 7/8 of clouds at 1,500 meters. The pilot-in-command decided to continue the approach after he lost visual contact with the ground when the airplane struck the ground 2,570 meters short of runway threshold. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane slid for several meters before coming to rest in flammes. All 50 occupants were able to evacuate the cabin and only four passengers were slightly injured while the aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire.

Aircraft reference details include registration YU-AJN, MSN 47579/693, year of manufacture 1973.