A private light aircraft from a Moroccan airline was forced to make an emergency landing at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca on Sunday, July 6, 2025, after encountering a sudden technical issue shortly after taking off from Marrakech Menara Airport en route to the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft, which carried only the pilot, co-pilot, and one passenger, lost one of its wheels moments after takeoff. This resulted in a tire explosion and its subsequent detachment, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.
For safety reasons, the aircraft circled over Casablanca for nearly two hours to burn fuel and mitigate any potential hazards upon landing. Air traffic authorities mobilized their resources to ensure a safe landing, which was successfully executed without any injuries reported.
This incident highlights the technical challenges that private aviation can face and underscores the vigilance of the aircrew, whose decisive actions played a significant role in averting a potential disaster.
