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Light aircraft crashes Morocco airport two dead

A light aircraft crashed Sunday near Al Hoceïma airport, killing its two French occupants. The aircraft, which was flying to Casablanca, violently struck the ground shortly after takeoff.

By Nadia El A.
Light aircraft crashes Morocco airport two dead

The impact left no chance for the pilot and his passenger. Rushed to Mohammed VI provincial hospital in Al Hoceïma, both victims were pronounced dead upon admission. At the crash site, experts are meticulously examining the aircraft wreckage to understand the cause of this fatal crash, investigating leads of mechanical failure, pilot error, or external factors.

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This tragedy unfolded following a routine stopover. The aircraft, coming from Montpellier, had landed on the tarmac of Cherif Al Idrissi airport to refuel with kerosene. While taking off again toward Tit Mellil, the plane experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The aircraft crashed near the perimeter fence of the airport grounds, just minutes after takeoff.

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Upon triggering the alert, a vast operation was deployed to isolate the debris. Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie, supported by Civil Protection and various local security services, immediately secured the area. This rapid securing of the perimeter now allows investigators to conduct their technical findings without any disruption.