Nord 2501 Noratlas crash, Sep 16, 1960 (11 killed), Batna...
Nord 2501 Noratlas accident on September 16, 1960 near Batna Batna, Algeria with 11 fatalities.
- Date: September 16, 1960
- Aircraft: Nord 2501 Noratlas
- Location: Batna Batna, Algeria
- Fatalities: 11
- Phase of flight: En route
A French Air Force Nord 2501 Noratlas was on a night training exercise when it struck a mountain slope in the Aurès range northwest of Batna on 16 September 1960. The crew had descended below radar cover to avoid a simulated enemy Gloster Meteor, and all 11 occupants were killed.