09/F-SFZA
Flight / Schedule
09/F-SFZA
Aircraft
Max Holste M.H.1521M BroussardRegistration
09/F-SFZA
MSN
12C
Year of Manufacture
1957
Operator
French Air Force - Armée de l'AirDate
August 17, 1957 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Crash Location
Souk El Khemis Bouira
Region
Africa • Algeria
Coordinates
36.3912°, 3.6318°
Narrative Report
On August 17, 1957 at 12:00 AM, 09/F-SFZA experienced a crash involving Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard, operated by French Air Force - Armée de l'Air, with the event recorded near Souk El Khemis Bouira.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was flight at a mountains crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in a mountainous area located near Souk El Khemis, killing all four occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration 09/F-SFZA, MSN 12C, year of manufacture 1957.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 36.3912°, 3.6318°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
1
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in a mountainous area located near Souk El Khemis, killing all four occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
French Air Force - Armée de l'AirFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Mountains
Region / Country
Africa • Algeria
Aircraft Details
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