The team sees success both at home and abroad . However , on the return flight from a European Cup match in Belgrade , their aeroplane crashes attempting to take off after refuelling in Munich and seven of the club 's players ( including Jones , Colman and Pegg ) are killed . Gregg is instrumental in saving survivors from the wreckage of the plane , while Charlton suffers minor injuries . Edwards and Busby are seriously injured
crashes
Munich air disaster
United (2011 film)