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Fez – Friday, April 11, 2025 | Investigations Department – Fès News
Fez Saïss Airport witnessed a serious air incident this Friday afternoon after a private Hawker 800XPi aircraft, belonging to AOM Air Charter, skidded off the runway following an excessively fast landing, leading to a collision with the airport perimeter wall and partially overturning. The incident resulted in injuries to three crew members and one civilian.
Official Source for Fès News: No Crash or In-Flight Fall
A private and reliable source for Fès News confirmed that the aircraft did not crash as circulated, but managed to land on the runway. However, it was traveling at a speed exceeding 210 knots, causing it to overshoot the allowed stopping distance and collide with the concrete barrier surrounding the airport.
The Three Flights Undertaken by the Aircraft Before the Incident
According to official documents reviewed by Fès News, the aircraft undertook three consecutive flights on the same day, which may raise questions about crew fatigue or air scheduling pressure:
Flight 1:
- Route: Marrakech (RAK) → Ibiza (IBZ)
- Time: Friday Morning, April 11, 2025
- Status: Normal, no problems recorded
Flight 2:
- Route: Ibiza (IBZ) → Marrakech (RAK)
- Status: Return to Morocco with a normal landing
Flight 3 (The Incident Flight):
- Route: Marrakech (RAK) → Fez (FEZ)
- Take-off: 15:37
- Flight Duration: 36 minutes
- Status: Skidded and collided after a fast landing
Speed and Altitude… Indicators of Landing Malfunction
Recorded data shows that the aircraft approached the landing runway in Fez at a speed exceeding the permissible limits, without sufficient gradual reduction. This suggests a braking malfunction or a misjudgment by the crew.
About the Aircraft’s Owner Company
The aircraft is owned by AOM Air Charter, also known as Air Ocean Maroc, a private airline based in Rabat, headed by businessman Mohamed Massaoudi, and considered a prominent player in private air transport and an important figure in the Kingdom.
Injuries and Immediate Intervention
The accident resulted in injuries to 3 crew members and one civilian who was in the airport vicinity. Civil Protection and Royal Gendarmerie personnel intervened immediately, and the injured were transported to a private clinic in Fez to receive the necessary first aid.
Official Investigation and Pending Questions
Despite the opening of a technical investigation by the competent authorities, public opinion raises many questions:
- Was the landing speed legal?
- Who was on board the plane?
- Were the three flights on the same day authorized and monitored?
Fès News’ Initial Conclusion
The aircraft did not crash, but skidded after a dangerous landing due to excessive speed.
Fès News provides this information to the public and is following the case with professional diligence, and will inform you of any new developments as they arise.
