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Libyan Army Chief Mohammed al-Haddad Among 8 Killed in Falcon 50 Crash Near Ankara After Emergency Call

Turkish officials say the jet reported an electrical fault before crashing, with investigators focusing on a likely technical failure.

Private Jet Carrying Libyan Army Chief of Staff Crashes Near Ankara
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Libyan military delegation members arrive at the wreckage site following the crash of a Libya-bound business jet carrying Libyan Chief of Staff General Muhammad Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, found 2 kilometers south of Kesikkavak Village at Haymana district in Ankara.
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Overview

  • Al-Haddad and a senior Libyan delegation had just concluded defense talks in Ankara with Turkish military leaders.
  • The Dassault Falcon 50 departed Esenboğa Airport at about 20:10 local time, requested an emergency landing over Haymana, and lost contact around 20:52.
  • The wreckage was located near Kesikkavak village in the Haymana district, where search-and-rescue teams secured the site overnight.
  • Libya’s government named the other officials killed as Gen Al-Fitouri Ghraibil, Brig Gen Mahmoud al-Qatawi, Mohammed al-Asawi Diab, and Mohammed Omar Ahmed Mahjoub; three crew members also died.
  • Turkey opened a formal investigation, temporarily closed Ankara’s airspace during the response, and early statements from Turkish sources say sabotage is not indicated while the probe continues.