No fatalities

Aircraft Overrun During Takeoff Roll (7T-VED)

Tlemcen, AlgeriaTakeoff (climb)

On August 2, 1996, a Boeing 737-200 (registration 7T-VED) operated by Air Algérie was involved in an aviation accident near Tlemcen, Algeria during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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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Boeing 737-200
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During a takeoff roll, the captain aborted the procedure after noticing a difference in engine N1 readings. The aircraft overran the runway, lost its nose gear, and came to rest 40 meters further. All 106 occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response During the takeoff roll, the captain observed a discrepancy in the engine N1 readings. Based on this observation, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Despite the emergency braking, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. As a result, the aircraft overran the runway, lost its nose gear, and came to rest 40 meters further. All 106 occupants escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Operational Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location. The probable cause is not explicitly stated in the source, but the captain's decision to abort the takeoff was triggered by the noted difference in engine N1 readings.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 1996 Boeing 737-200 accident near Tlemcen, Algeria?

During a takeoff roll, the captain aborted the procedure after noticing a difference in engine N1 readings. The aircraft overran the runway, lost its nose gear, and came to rest 40 meters further. All 106 occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 1996 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 1996 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration 7T-VED, operated by Air Algérie, at Tlemcen, Algeria.