Tlemcen - Algiers
Flight / Schedule
Tlemcen - Algiers
Aircraft
Boeing 737-200Registration
7T-VED
MSN
20650
Year of Manufacture
1972
Operator
Air AlgérieDate
August 2, 1996 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Tlemcen Tlemcen
Region
Africa • Algeria
Coordinates
34.8260°, -1.5303°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
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°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
6
Passengers On Board
100
Estimated Survivors
106
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 106
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tlemcen - Algiers
Operator
Air AlgérieFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Algeria
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