On August 22, 1949, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-BEFK) operated by Société de Transports Aériens Alpes Provence - STAAP was involved in an aviation accident near Laghouat, Algeria in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure en route to Gao forced an emergency landing near Laghouat. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft suffered an engine failure while en route to Gao, forcing a crash landing near Laghouat that resulted in the death of one crew member.
What happened
While operating a flight destined for Gao, the aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue involving the loss of power from one of its engines. This failure necessitated an immediate emergency response by the flight deck, leading the captain to attempt an unpowered landing in an area near Laghouat. The aircraft ultimately crash landed in this vicinity and was declared a total loss due to the extent of the damage sustained during the impact.
The incident resulted in significant casualties among the personnel on board. Specifically, one crew member lost their life in the accident. No other specific details regarding the number of survivors or injuries were provided in the available records.
Probable cause
Engine failure en route to Gao forced an emergency landing near Laghouat.
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