No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Hassi Messaoud Airport (F-OAVR)

Hassi Messaoud, AlgeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 22, 1963, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-OAVR) operated by Air Algérie was involved in an aviation accident near Hassi Messaoud, Algeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during its landing phase at Hassi Messaoud Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to land at Hassi Messaoud Airport. During the final approach or touchdown phase, the aircraft impacted the ground, leading to a crash.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board. The structural damage sustained during the event was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • The aircraft was written off due to the extent of the damage incurred during the crash.