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1962-03-20: Nord 2501 Noratlas (204) — French Air Force - Armée de l'Air — Col des Deux Bassins, Algeria

11 fatalitiesCol des Deux Bassins, AlgeriaLanding (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a night approach to Boufarik Air Force Base, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Boufarik Air Force Base, an aircraft impacted the side of a mountain situated near Col des Deux Bassins. The impact occurred approximately 38 km southeast of the airfield. At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing unfavorable weather conditions. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and caused 11 fatalities among the occupants.

Findings

  • The flight was operating under nighttime conditions with poor visibility due to inclement weather.
  • The aircraft struck terrain while attempting to approach the destination airfield.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the aircraft striking a mountain slope during a night approach in poor weather conditions.

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