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Mid-air collision involving two Douglas A-26 aircraft over Algeria (44-35765/F-UIJH)

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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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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