Two French citizens were killed on Sunday when a light aircraft crashed near Cherif Idrissi Airport in the Moroccan city of Al Hoceima. Authorities confirmed the deaths to Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper. The aircraft had requested an emergency landing at the airport to refuel. A separate source indicated a technical malfunction had been reported onboard prior to the crash. Further details regarding the cause of the incident are currently unavailable, and an investigation is expected to be launched. The incident occurred while the plane was attempting to land at the airport. This marks a tragic event impacting French nationals within Morocco.