On November 28, 1961, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35765/F-UIJH) operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air was involved in an aviation accident near Algeria, Algeria in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mid-air collision occurred between two aircraft flying in formation during a night patrol mission. 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.
Two Douglas A-26 aircraft collided during a night patrol mission over the Morice Line in eastern Algeria, resulting in eight fatalities.
What happened
During a nighttime reconnaissance mission over the Morice Line in eastern Algeria, two aircraft were involved in a fatal mid-air collision. The flight was conducting a patrol operation when the lead aircraft and a second Douglas A-26, registered 44-34411, were flying in formation. While cruising at night, the two planes struck one another, causing both to crash.
Findings
The collision occurred while the aircraft were operating in formation.
The accident resulted in a total of eight fatalities, with all occupants on both aircraft killed during the impact and subsequent crash.
Probable cause
The mid-air collision occurred between two aircraft flying in formation during a night patrol mission.
What happened in the 28 Nov 1961 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near Algeria, Algeria?
Two Douglas A-26 aircraft collided during a night patrol mission over the Morice Line in eastern Algeria, resulting in eight fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Nov 1961 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Nov 1961 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35765/F-UIJH, operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air, at Algeria, Algeria.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The mid-air collision occurred between two aircraft flying in formation during a night patrol mission.
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