4 fatalities

2026-03-05: Beechcraft 1900D — Algerian Air Force - Al Quwwat Aljawwija Aljaza'Eriiya — Boufarik AFB, Algeria

Boufarik AFB, AlgeriaTakeoff (climb)

On March 5, 2026, a Beechcraft 1900D operated by Algerian Air Force - Al Quwwat Aljawwija Aljaza'Eriiya was involved in an aviation accident near Boufarik AFB, Algeria during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable during the takeoff phase shortly after departing the airfield. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Boufarik AFB, resulting in the deaths of both crew members and several injuries.

What happened

An accident involving a twin engine airplane occurred during the initial climb phase following departure from Boufarik AFB. Shortly after the aircraft left the runway, the plane became uncontrollable and impacted the ground.

During the crash, the two pilots on board were killed. The flight was also carrying four passengers, all of whom sustained injuries during the impact. Following the accident, the medical condition of the survivors declined, and two of the injured passengers subsequently passed away from their wounds three days after the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost control during the takeoff phase.
  • The accident resulted in a total of four fatalities (two crew members and two passengers) and two survivors.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during the takeoff phase shortly after departing the airfield.