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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL near Laghouat: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1949
Registration:
F-BEFK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Algiers – Gao
MSN:
19471
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route to Gao, an engine failed, forcing the captain to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed near Laghouat and was written off. A crew member was killed.