Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Libya's Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash
A plane carrying Libya's Army Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four other people crashed in Turkey.
The plane took off from Ankara and was on its way to Tripoli.
It sent an emergency signal and then crashed near Haymana.
The wreckage was found, and everyone on board died.
The Libyan Prime Minister said it was a tragic accident.
The Turkish authorities are investigating what happened.
The plane lost contact about 40 minutes after takeoff.
The crash shocked many people, and the chief was praised for his service.
A Falcon 50 business jet carrying Libya's Army Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others crashed near Ankara, Turkey.
The plane took off from Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 20:10 en route to Tripoli and lost contact at 20:52.
The wreckage was found 2 km south of Kesikkavak village in the Haymana district.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths, calling it a 'tragic accident' and a 'great loss' for Libya.
Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, with four prosecutors assigned to the case.
- Who
- Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya's Army Chief of Staff, and four others
- What
- Plane crash resulting in fatalities
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Near Haymana, south of Ankara, Turkey
- Why
- Technical malfunction (claimed by Libyan officials), investigation ongoing
Libyan Government
Turkish Authorities
Cause of Crash
Libyan Government
Technical malfunction
Turkish Authorities
Not immediately confirmed, investigation ongoing
- Plane Type
- Falcon 50 business jet
- Tail Number
- 9H-DFJ
- Departure Location
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport
- Departure Time
- 20:10
- Destination
- Tripoli
- Last Contact Time
- 20:52
- Emergency Landing Location
- Near Haymana
- Wreckage Location
- 2 km south of Kesikkavak village, Haymana district
- Passengers
- Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others
Sources
Libya: Plane Carrying Army Chief Of Staff Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad Loses Contact After Leaving Turkey
‘Contact lost with private jet carrying Libya's chief of staff’: Turkey
Libya's Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash In Turkey
Libyan Army Chief Killed In Plane Crash Near Ankara After Official Turkey Visit
Libyan chief of staff dies in Turkey crash after Tripoli flight loses contact
