Hard landing involving aircraft at Tamanrasset-Aguenar Airport

No fatalities • Tamanrasset, Algeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a hard landing at Tamanrasset-Aguenar Airport, though all crew members escaped without injury.

What happened

During an arrival at Tamanrasset-Aguenar Airport, the aircraft experienced a high-impact touchdown. The impact of the landing caused the airframe to come to a complete stop on the airfield. Following the event, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as the damage sustained was beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no casualties reported. All three crew members on board managed to exit the wreckage safely and were found to have sustained no injuries during the incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the event concluded that the primary factor was a hard landing. The specific underlying reasons for why the aircraft struck the ground with such force remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an uncontrolled hard landing of unknown origin.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1978-02-08 Douglas C-49 (DC-3) accident near Tamanrasset, Algeria?

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a hard landing at Tamanrasset-Aguenar Airport, though all crew members escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1978-02-08 Douglas C-49 (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1978-02-08 involved a Douglas C-49 (DC-3), registration N189UM, operated by Aero Service Corporation - USA, at Tamanrasset, Algeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an uncontrolled hard landing of unknown origin.

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