Two French nationals were killed on June 21, 2026, when a small aircraft crashed in northern Morocco, according to local authorities. The plane, a private light aircraft, went down near the city of Ouezzane, about 200 kilometers northeast of Rabat.
The victims were identified as a 58-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, both French citizens. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Moroccan aviation authorities, with no immediate indication of foul play.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but both occupants were pronounced dead. The aircraft was en route from Tangier to Rabat when it lost contact with air traffic control.
French consular officials in Morocco are providing assistance to the families of the victims. The incident has prompted renewed attention to light aircraft safety in the region.
