In the mountainous area of Oum El Bouaghi Province in eastern Algeria, a military transport plane tragically crashed, killing 77 people, most of whom were military personnel. The plane, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, was reportedly on a routine training mission when it encountered poor weather conditions, leading to the loss of control. Witnesses described hearing a loud noise before seeing a plume of smoke rising from the mountainside where the plane went down. Although local residents rushed to the scene to assist, the challenging mountain terrain complicated rescue efforts and recovery operations. Due to the remote location, access was limited, prolonging the response time of emergency services.Rescue operations commenced without delay, although efforts were hampered by inclement weather. Helicopters were deployed to scout the area and assess the situation. Investigators were also called upon to examine the wreckage and determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary reports indicated that adverse weather played a significant role, although a full investigation was underway to explore all possible factors contributing to the accident. This incident led to widespread mourning throughout the country, highlighting the risks faced by military personnel during operations.