No fatalities

1965-06-11: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (7T-VAC) — Air Algérie — Algiers-Dar El Beïda, Algeria

Algiers-Dar El Beïda, Algeria

On June 11, 1965, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 7T-VAC) operated by Air Algérie was involved in an aviation accident near Algiers-Dar El Beïda, Algeria. 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 1781242090Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage following a ground-based incident at Algiers-Dar El Beïda Airport.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in a significant accident while positioned on the ground at Algiers-Dar El Beïda Airport. The event occurred during the ground phase of operations, resulting in substantial structural damage to the airframe.

While the incident led to the total loss of the aircraft, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board or on the ground. Due to the extent of the damage sustained during the collision or mishap, the aircraft was declared a hull loss and deemed beyond economical repair.

Findings

No specific details regarding the immediate cause of the movement or impact were provided in the initial report. The primary outcome of the event was the destruction of the airframe, though the safety of all personnel remained intact throughout the occurrence.