Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 June 2003
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Jaza’eriya
Registration Number: 7T-WHQ
Location: Blida –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Hercules aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Boufarik Air Base, resulting in a catastrophic crash into the Beni Mered district. Four houses were destroyed.A Hercules aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Boufarik Air Base, resulting in a catastrophic crash into the Beni Mered district. Four houses were destroyed.
Description
Shortly after takeoff from Boufarik Air Base, an engine caught fire. The Hercules crashed into the Beni Mered district on the outskirts of Blida, destroying at least four houses.
Primary Cause
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