The JAT Plane Crash Over Srpska Kamenica: The Miracle Survived by Only One Woman!
On January 26, 1972, one of the deadliest plane crashes in Yugoslav history occurred. A JAT DC-9 aircraft, flying from Stockholm to Belgrade, exploded over the Czech village of Srpska Kamenica, killing 27 people. But in this tragedy, one woman survived – flight attendant Vesna Vulović.
Miracle or fate?
At the moment of the explosion, Vesna was trapped in the tail section of the plane, which detached and fell down a snowy slope covered with dense forest. It is believed that her low blood pressure saved her life because she quickly lost consciousness and avoided a heart attack caused by sudden decompression. A local man, Bruno Honke, a former WWII doctor, heard her screams and rushed to help, saving her life until rescue teams arrived.
Conspiracy theories and an enduring legend
Although the official cause of the crash was a bomb believed to have been planted by Ustaša emigrants, conspiracy theories persist that the plane was mistakenly shot down by Czechoslovak military. Vesna refused psychotherapy for years and rarely gave interviews, carrying the burden of the tragedy. She became a global sensation and was entered into the Guinness World Records as the only person to survive a fall from 10,160 meters.
Life after the tragedy
Vesna lost both legs, suffered multiple fractures, and permanent spinal damage. Nevertheless, she returned to work at JAT, where passengers considered her a lucky charm. Later, she lost her job due to her political views and criticism of Slobodan Milošević’s regime. She lived a hard life on a small pension and died in 2016, almost forgotten, but her story continues to inspire and shock the world.
Conclusion
Vesna Vulović did not just survive a plane crash – she is a symbol of the indomitable human spirit and a mystery that still sparks debate. Her story reminds us how unpredictable life is and how much strength one person can have. What do you think – miracle or fate? Share your theories, maybe together we’ll uncover another secret of this incredible story!
If you made it this far, drop a comment – would you survive a fall from 10 kilometers? Or did Vesna have some superpower trick?
