Tragic Military Transport Plane Crash in Algeria – March 5, 2024
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2024
Location: Boufarik Air Base, 1st Military Region, Algeria
Aircraft: Algerian military transport plane, Beechcraft 1900 (BE 1900)
What Happened
During the afternoon of Thursday, 5 March, a sorrowful incident unfolded: a BE 1900 military transport aircraft belonging to the Algerian Armed Forces crashed shortly after taking off from Boufarik Air Base. The flight carried six crew members.
- Fatalities: 2 crew members (declared martyrs)
- Injured: 4 crew members, who were rushed to the Central Army Hospital for emergency treatment
The crash occurred during a planned flight that had just departed the base, according to an official statement released by the Ministry of National Defense and circulated by the Algerian Press Agency.
Official Response
In the wake of this painful tragedy, General Saïd Chanegriha, Algerian Army General, Deputy Minister to the Minister of National Defense, and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen. He also ordered the launch of a comprehensive investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs and will spare no effort to uncover the facts behind this accident,” said General Chanegriha.
Key Points for Readers
- Aircraft type: Beechcraft 1900 (BE 1900) – a twin‑engine turboprop used for short‑range military transport.
- Location: Boufarik Air Base, the main hub of Algeria’s 1st Military Region.
- Casualties: 2 dead, 4 injured (all crew members).
- Investigation: A full inquiry has been mandated by senior defense officials.
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This article is a translation of the original French report released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense and the Algerian Press Agency.
