Hard landing and loss of control involving four-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Tamanrasset, Algeria • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-08-01 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Tamanrasset, Algeria?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-08-01 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-08-01 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 7T-VHK, operated by Air Algérie, at Tamanrasset, Algeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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