1 fatality

Solo training flight crash at Oran-Tafraoui Airfield (LT831)

Oran-Tafraoui AFB, AlgeriaFlight

On July 2, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration LT831) operated by French Navy (Aéronavale - Marine Nationale) was involved in an aviation accident near Oran-Tafraoui AFB, Algeria in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A solo training mission resulted in a fatal crash near Oran-Tafraoui Airfield when the pilot lost control of the aircraft, killing the sole occupant.

What happened

During a solo training mission conducted at Oran-Tafraoui Airfield, the pilot encountered a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the area of Ouardia, located approximately two kilometers from the airport perimeter. This incident resulted in the death of the pilot, who was the only person on board.

Findings

The available records indicate that the accident occurred while the crew member was executing a training exercise. No specific mechanical failures or external factors are detailed in the source material beyond the loss of control leading to the impact.