What happened
During a mission conducted on behalf of the Tactical Aerial Group (GATAC), an aircraft crashed within the Aurès Mountain Range, located to the west of Chéla. The aircraft was engaged in a survey flight at the time of the accident. The operator of the flight was based out of Constantine.
As a result of the impact, there were nine fatalities and three injuries among the crew members on board. The personnel on the flight included pilots, navigators, radio operators, mechanics, and gunners.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown, as the exact cause of the accident has not been established.