Two French nationals were killed on June 21, 2026, when a small aircraft crashed in northern Morocco, according to local authorities. The accident occurred near the city of Oujda, close to the Algerian border.
The plane, a single-engine aircraft, went down in a rural area. Emergency services responded to the scene, but both occupants were pronounced dead. The victims were identified as French citizens, though their names have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
An investigation has been launched by Moroccan aviation authorities to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest possible technical failure, but no official conclusions have been drawn.
The French embassy in Rabat confirmed it is in contact with Moroccan officials and providing consular assistance to the families of the deceased.
