Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 June 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Jugoslovenski Aerotransport – JAT
Location: Foligno Airport –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 27
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On September 1950, a Yugoslav plane, YU-ABC, was forced to fly to Italy by three individuals carrying revolvers. The aircraft was reported damaged beyond repair, and the origin of the plane was uncertain.On September 1950, a Yugoslav plane, YU-ABC, was forced to fly to Italy by three individuals carrying revolvers. The aircraft was reported damaged beyond repair, and the origin of the plane was uncertain.
Description
Three Yugoslavs carrying revolvers took over a JAT plane in flight and forced the crew to fly to Italy. The airplane was reported to have been YU-ABC. However, YU-ABC is also reported to have been damaged beyond repair in an accident in September 1950.
Primary Cause
Aircraft damage and potential forced flight due to a compromised aircraft.Aircraft damage and potential forced flight due to a compromised aircraft.Share on:
