Twin-engine aircraft crash near Djebel Zaghouan

2 fatalities • Zaghouan, Tunisia • Flight

A training flight departing from Tunis-Carthage Airport ended in a fatal mountain impact in the Djebel Zaghouan region.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission originating from Tunis-Carthage Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered a fatal accident. While operating in the vicinity of the Djebel Zaghouan area, southwest of the city of Zaghouan, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope.

The impact occurred during the flight phase involving the transition from departure toward the training area. The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the flight crew were killed in the accident.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the aircraft striking the terrain remain undetermined. No official investigation has yet released a definitive explanation regarding why the plane deviated into the mountain slope.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-09-20 Cessna 402 accident near Zaghouan, Tunisia?

A training flight departing from Tunis-Carthage Airport ended in a fatal mountain impact in the Djebel Zaghouan region.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-09-20 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-09-20 involved a Cessna 402, registration TS-DAA, operated by Tunisair, at Zaghouan, Tunisia.

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