Fatal Incident Involving Light Aircraft
On Sunday, June 21, a tragic plane crash near Cherif Al Idrissi Airport in northern Morocco resulted in the deaths of two French citizens—a pilot and a passenger. The aircraft was on a route connecting Montpellier, France, to Tit Mellil, Morocco, with a scheduled stop in Al Hoceïma. Reports indicate that the plane experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after takeoff, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Investigation Underway
Local media confirmed that both victims were French nationals, although no further details have been disclosed. The crash occurred in proximity to the airport, and according to the Moroccan news outlet _Le360_, the aircraft encountered a severe altitude drop shortly after departing. Emergency services transported the victims to the Mohammed VI provincial hospital in Al Hoceïma, where their deaths were confirmed upon arrival. In the aftermath, the wreckage of the aircraft is undergoing thorough technical examinations to ascertain the cause of the crash.
As reported by echo-des-tribunes.com.
