Official Statement – Runway Excursion at Fes Airport

On April 11, one of Air Ocean Maroc’s aircraft was involved in a runway excursion during landing at Fes Airport.
The aircraft involved, a Hawker 800 private jet, landed safely but, for reasons currently under investigation, was unable to come to a full stop on the runway and continued until it came into contact with the airport’s perimeter fence.

As a precautionary measure, the crew, comprising two of most highly experienced pilots and a flight attendant, were transported to the hospital for medical assessment. We are relieved to confirm that all crew members are safe, in stable condition, and have since returned home. No passengers were on board.

An official investigation is ongoing in close coordination with local authorities to determine the precise cause. At this point, no mechanical fault has been confirmed.

Regrettably, some media outlets inaccurately described the event as a “crash,” causing unnecessary alarm, concern and misinformation. We wish to emphasize that this was not a crash, and such claims are factually incorrect. We respectfully urge our media partners to report responsibly and accurately.

We would like to reassure our clients, partners, and the public that Air Ocean Maroc remains fully operational. All scheduled flights are continuing as planned, and we remain firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and service.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available and as the investigation progresses. We thank our clients, partners, and the aviation community for their continued trust and support.

Kind regards,