Historical Events tagged with "boufarik"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Algerian Air Force Il-76 Crash Kills 257
April 11th, 2018 6 years ago
An Algerian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 crashed near Boufarik, resulting in the deaths of 257 people on board. The aircraft was carrying soldiers and military equipment when it went down shortly after takeoff. The cause of the crash was under investigation, with early reports suggesting issues related to the aircraft's mechanical systems. Rescue operations commenced immediately, but recovery efforts faced challenges due to the remote crash site.
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