4 fatalities

Crew Fatalities in Desert Crash Near Biskra (42-72372)

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On June 18, 1945, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 42-72372) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Biskra, Algeria in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a desert area approximately 96 kilometers southeast of Biskra, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in a remote desert region situated roughly 96 km southeast of the city of Biskra. The aircraft came down in this arid terrain, leading to a fatal outcome for everyone on board. There were no survivors from the event.

Findings

The accident resulted in the loss of all four individuals serving as crew members. The specific details regarding the operational status or technical condition of the aircraft at the time of impact are not provided in the available records. The location is described strictly as a desert area relative to Biskra, with no further geographical landmarks cited.