Country
code

Blida

Crash of a SNCAC NC.701 Martinet in Chréa: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
175
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
175
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft registered 175 (coded 11S-8) crashed in a mountainous area located in Chréa, southeast of Blida. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Martin B-26A Marauder in Blida

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FK134
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
7368
YOM:
1941
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown, a tyre burst. The aircraft skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While all eight occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tyre burst on landing.