Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 25 August 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Jugoslovenski Aerotransport – JAT
Registration Number: YU-ABH
Location: Mt. Prenj –
ÿ Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 32
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft’s engine(s).The DC-3 aircraft’s engine(s).
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a forced landing on Mount Prenj near Mostar following a loss of engine power. A subsequent fire resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a forced landing on Mount Prenj near Mostar following a loss of engine power. A subsequent fire resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft.
Description
The DC-3 made a forced landing on Mount Prenj near Mostar following a loss of engine power. Shortly after the emergency evacuation a fire erupted and destroyed the plane.
Primary Cause
Loss of engine power during flight.Loss of engine power during flight.Share on:
