What happened
A multi-engine aircraft was performing a scheduled flight originating from Algiers, with several planned stops including Ghardaïa, Hassi Messaoud, In Amenas, and Djanet. Although the itinerary included a stop at Djanet Airport for passenger boarding, no passengers boarded or departed the aircraft during that leg of the journey.
During the final approach to Tamanrasset Airport under nighttime conditions, the crew did not maintain sufficient altitude. This resulted in the aircraft striking a mountain slope situated approximately 8 km from the airport. The impact and subsequent post-crash fire caused the total destruction of the airframe. The wreckage was located roughly 300 meters below the mountain summit.
The accident resulted in 35 fatalities and four serious injuries. Among those who perished were several tourists from France and Switzerland. The survivors included two individuals, both of whom sustained significant injuries.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was controlled flight into terrain.