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Mil Mi-171 crash near near Reggane, Adrar, Algeria

fatal2016-03-2712 fatalities
Summary

The Algerian Air Force Mi-171 crashed during a training flight near Reggane following a technical failure. Twelve of the fourteen on board were killed and two injured.

Incident details
Date
2016-03-27
Location
near Reggane, Adrar, Algeria
Aircraft
Mil Mi-171
Operator type
military
Fatalities
12
Injuries
2
Occupants
14
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Phase of flight
cruise
26.7200, 0.1700
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities12
Injuries2
SourceAPS
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