Tlemcen - Algiers

On August 2, 1996 at 12:00 AM, Tlemcen - Algiers experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-200, operated by Air Algérie, with the event recorded near Tlemcen Tlemcen.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

106 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 106 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 100, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, the captain noted a difference in the engine N1 readings. He decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest 40 metres further. All 106 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 7T-VED, MSN 20650, year of manufacture 1972.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 34.8260°, -1.5303°.