Aircraft crash near Biskra-Mohamed Khider Airport

1 fatality • Biskra, Algeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Biskra-Mohamed Khider Airport following a paratrooper mission, resulting in several injuries and one fatality.

What happened

After completing a routine mission involving paratroopers over the Biskra region, the flight was in the process of returning to Biskra-Mohamed Khider Airport. As the aircraft was performing its final approach to the runway, it experienced a stall. The plane impacted the ground a few hundred meters before reaching the runway, where the impact caused the fuselage to break into two separate pieces.

All nine crew members on board sustained injuries during the accident. While the aircraft was completely destroyed, the initial reports indicated that the crew survived the impact. However, one day after the crash, one of the survivors passed away due to the injuries sustained during the event.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach phase of the flight.
  • The crash occurred in close proximity to the runway threshold.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall while on final approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-06-03 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Biskra, Algeria?

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Biskra-Mohamed Khider Airport following a paratrooper mission, resulting in several injuries and one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-06-03 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-06-03 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 7T-WHT, operated by Algerian Air Force - Al Quwwat Aljawwija Aljaza'Eriiya, at Biskra, Algeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall while on final approach to the airport.

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