December 10, 2024
Air Arabia Maroc A320-200 Suffers Hydraulic Failure on Approach to Murcia

Air Arabia Maroc A320-200 Suffers Hydraulic Failure on Approach to Murcia

An Air Arabia Maroc A320-200 arriving from Oujda, Morocco reported a hydraulic system failure on approach to Murcia, Spain on 26 September.
Alec Wilson from Hampton-in-Arden, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An Air Arabia Maroc Airbus A320-200 arriving from Oujda, Morocco suffered a hydraulic system failure on approach to Murcia, Spain on 26 September 2024.

Air Arabia Maroc flight 3O387, an Airbus A320-200, was conducting an arrival from Oujda Angads Airport (OUD). During the approach to runway 05 Murcia International Airport (RMU), flight crew reported a failure of the aircraft’s yellow hydraulic system.

Air Arabia Maroc 3O387 Oujda-Murcia


The flight continued with its approach and was able to land safely without further incident on runway 05 Murcia (RMU).

Flight Details


Flight data shows that the flight 3O387 made a departure out of Oujda Angads Airport at 0721 local time on 26 September. The flight then proceeded normally, climbing to flight level FL320 (32,000 feet) for the northerly service to Murcia, Spain.

Descent and initial approach procedures was similarly conducted normally. Flight crew reported the hydraulic malfunction during the approach.

The aircraft conducting the 3O387 service from Morocco was an Airbus A320-200, registered CN-NML. This is a 13.1 year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier Air Arabia Maroc. It has been an operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in September 2011.

Alec Wilson from Hampton-in-Arden, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Air Arabia Maroc is a Moroccan low-cost airline that offers flights to various destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is a joint venture between Air Arabia and several Moroccan investors, and its headquarters are located in Casablanca.  

Here are some key details about the airline:

  • Founded: April 2009  
  • Commenced operations: May 2009  
  • Destinations: 40
  • Fleet size: 10
  • Operating bases: Casablanca, Fès, Nador, Tangier  
  • Holding company: Air Arabia

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