US EditionLibyan chief of staff killed in plane crash after departing Turkey, say officials
Libya’s military chief and four others died after their Falcon 50 jet lost contact and crashed near Haymana, 74 km from Ankara, during a return from official talks, Turkish officials said.
- On Tuesday, Turkey's air traffic controllers lost contact with a Falcon 50 carrying Libya's military chief after it took off from Esenboga Airport, Ankara, about 4 minutes after departure, Ali Yerlikaya said.
- The trip to Ankara formed part of ongoing military and security coordination, Türkiye's Defense Ministry announced earlier this week, saying General Mohammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad met with Yasar Guler and other commanders.
- The aircraft transmitted an emergency landing signal over the Haymana district, south of Ankara, and Turkish broadcasters showed footage of a flash that appeared to be an explosion.
- The airport was closed and flights were diverted, NTV reported, as search and response efforts are under way while Turkish authorities withhold further details.
- Officials said there was no immediate comment from Libyan authorities; five people were aboard, including General Mohammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, and the aircraft had tail number 9H-DFJ, en route to Tripoli.
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Libya’s chief of general staff was killed when a military aircraft crashed shortly after departing Ankara following an official visit to Turkey, Libyan and Turkish officials say.
By Gul Tuysuz and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN - The Libyan army chief died in a plane crash while returning to Tripoli after an official visit to Turkey, Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said. Lieutenant General Mohamed al-Haddad and four companions were killed in a “tragic accident” during the flight back from Ankara, according to a statement from the prime minister, who heads the UN-backed Government of National Accord. Al-Dbeibah expressed his …
Falcon 50 had taken off from Ankara airport. On board there were five people including General Mohammad Al-Haddad. The news was confirmed by Turkey's Interior Minister
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