Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 September 1960
Aircraft Type: Nord 2501 Noratlas
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 22
Location: NW of Batna –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Noratlas aircraftNoratlas aircraft
Category: Accident
A Noratlas aircraft descended below radar and crashed in the Aurs Mountains, resulting in the deaths of all eleven crew members.A Noratlas aircraft descended below radar and crashed in the Aurs Mountains, resulting in the deaths of all eleven crew members.
Description
The Noratlas was engaged in a night time exercise. It descended below radar coverage and attempted to avoid being seen by a Gloster Meteor night fighter. The airplane impacted terrain in the Aurs Mountains, killing all eleven on board.
Source of Information
http://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1570-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmhttp://histoire.vraiforum.com/t1570-Nord-2501-Noratlas.htmPrimary Cause
Attempted avoidance of detection by a Gloster Meteor night fighter.Attempted avoidance of detection by a Gloster Meteor night fighter.Share on:
