No fatalities

1989-08-01: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (7T-VHK) — Air Algérie — Tamanrasset, Algeria

Tamanrasset, AlgeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 1, 1989, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 7T-VHK) operated by Air Algérie was involved in an aviation accident near Tamanrasset, Algeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the hard landing and subsequent loss of control is currently unknown. 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 1781213843Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft sustained significant damage following a hard landing and subsequent loss of control, resulting in minor injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the final stages of flight, a four-engine aircraft experienced a high-impact landing. Following the initial contact with the ground, the aircraft transitioned into an uncontrolled state before eventually coming to a complete stop.

There were no fatalities reported in the incident; however, all four crew members sustained minor injuries during the sequence of events. The impact was severe enough that the airframe was declared a total loss, as the damage sustained rendered the plane beyond repair.

Findings

The specific reasons for the initial hard landing and the subsequent loss of control remain undetermined at this time. No definitive cause has been established to explain why the aircraft failed to maintain stability after touchdown.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the hard landing and subsequent loss of control is currently unknown.