A DA 42 type military plane crashed shortly after taking off from Benslimane airport on Thursday, November 21, causing two casualties among the officers on board, Barlamane.com learned from its sources. The incident occurred during a training flight, ending the lives of Colonel Mohamed Mokhtari and Commander Fathi Omar, two senior members of the Moroccan Air Force.
According to initial information provided by local authorities, the accident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the takeoff runway while the military aircraft was carrying out a standard training maneuver. Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the scene.
An investigation into the causes of the accident was opened by the authorities to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, according to our sources.
Colonel Mokhtari and Commander Omar were highly esteemed figures. Their respective careers were marked by their exemplary commitment to their field, particularly in training and training missions.
