Libya Citation crash pilots accused of flying while intoxicated
Prosecutors ordered both men into pretrial detention after the Cessna Citation Latitude was destroyed by fire and all three crew members survived.
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Private jet crash goes from bad to worse as investigators allege both pilots were intoxicated
The investigation into the private jet crash at Misrata International Airport has taken a serious turn as prosecutors allege that both pilots were intoxicated during the landing. This incident occurred when the Cessna Citation Latitude veered off the runway and erupted into a massive fireball. While no injuries were reported, the details emerging from the scene are concerning for anyone who follows aviation safety. As reported by The Sun, the ai…
The investigation points to the status of the pilots, as Libyan authorities advance with expertise and judicial proceedings.
TRIPOLI – Two pilots have been arrested for allegedly being under the influence of alcohol while attempting to land a private jet that skidded off the runway and burst into flames at an airport in Libya, The Sun UK reported. The incident occurred at Mistara International Airport recently. The 2026 Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft was carrying three people, including the two pilots involved and a crew member. It reportedly took off from Istanbul…
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