Accident Details
On a night approach to Béchar Airport, the flight crew failed to monitor their altitude effectively. The aircraft descended too low and struck the ground in a desert area located approximately 15 kilometers from the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the deaths of 14 passengers. Nine other occupants, including all three flight crew members, sustained injuries. The accident occurred during nighttime conditions.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was the consequence of a combination of factors: poor approach planning, failure to comply with published procedures, lack of crew coordination, crew fatigue, and a possible malfunction of the captain altimeter. The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or operator.