
Moroccan plane makes emergency landing at Casablanca Airport after losing wheel
The plane had departed from Marrakech around 6:50 PM, en route to Majorca, Spain, with three people on board: the pilot, co-pilot, and a passenger. Shortly after takeoff, a mechanical issue was reported involving the landing gear, resulting in the loss of a wheel. In response, the crew decided to divert the flight.
The aircraft circled the Casablanca area for nearly two hours to burn off fuel before attempting a cautious landing. The maneuver was carried out successfully and without major incident, under the supervision of airport authorities.
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