Accident Overview
On a local training flight departing from Boufarik Air Base, the crew reported an engine fire to air traffic control shortly after takeoff. They decided to return for an emergency landing. Seconds later, control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the district of Beni Mered, less than 2 kilometers from the end of runway 22.
Damage and Casualties
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and a post-crash fire. The fire also destroyed eight houses in the area. All four crew members aboard were killed. On the ground, eleven people lost their lives and six others sustained serious injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was an engine fire for unknown reasons.