9 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Lakhdaria, Algeria (7T-VSD)

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On October 17, 1975, a Beechcraft 70 Queen Air (registration 7T-VSD) operated by Air Algérie was involved in an aviation accident near Lakhdaria, Algeria in flight. 9 people were 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Lakhdaria, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a twin-engine airplane crashed in the region of Lakhdaria, situated approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Algiers. The aircraft was performing a special mission on behalf of the National Oil Company, Sonatrach, at the time of the accident.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were nine fatalities recorded following the crash, with no survivors among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unknown, as the exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 1975 Beechcraft 70 Queen Air accident near Lakhdaria, Algeria?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Lakhdaria, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 1975 Beechcraft 70 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 1975 involved a Beechcraft 70 Queen Air, registration 7T-VSD, operated by Air Algérie, at Lakhdaria, Algeria.