Serbia Airport Incident: Marathon Airlines ERJ 195 Damage and Emergency Landing

TLDRA Marathon Airlines ERJ 195 jet attempted a midfield intersection departure at Belgrade's airport, but overran the runway and collided with approach lights. The aircraft became airborne past the runway end and returned to Belgrade for an emergency landing. The incident caused significant damage to the aircraft, including the wing and horizontal stabilizer. Passengers reported a loud noise during takeoff, and fuel was leaking from the left wing. The runway was temporarily closed for inspection. The pilot's decision to take off from an intersection and the possibility of a distracted pre-flight inspection are being questioned.

Key insights

💥The Marathon Airlines ERJ 195 attempted a midfield intersection departure but overran the runway and collided with approach lights.

🚀The aircraft became airborne past the runway end and returned to Belgrade for an emergency landing.

🔧Significant damage was observed on the wing and horizontal stabilizer of the ERJ 195.

👂Passengers reported a loud noise during takeoff, indicating a possible structural failure.

Fuel was leaking from the left wing of the aircraft.

Q&A

What caused the aircraft to overrun the runway?

The pilot attempted a midfield intersection departure, leaving insufficient runway distance.

Was there any injury in the incident?

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 106 people onboard the aircraft.

Why did the aircraft return to Belgrade after becoming airborne?

The aircraft's damage and other factors necessitated an emergency landing back at Belgrade.

What damage was observed on the aircraft?

The wing, horizontal stabilizer, and fairing areas of the aircraft were significantly damaged.

Were there any indications of a structural failure?

Passengers reported a loud noise during takeoff, suggesting a possible structural failure.

Timestamped Summary

00:07A Marathon Airlines ERJ 195 attempted a midfield intersection departure but overran the runway.

00:37The aircraft became airborne past the runway end and returned to Belgrade for an emergency landing.

02:13Significant damage was observed on the wing and horizontal stabilizer of the ERJ 195.

02:51Passengers reported a loud noise during takeoff, indicating a possible structural failure.

04:19Fuel was leaking from the left wing of the aircraft.