• The crash of a private jet near Ankara killed Libya’s army chief, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four others.
• Authorities have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders to investigate the crash.
• Turkey has launched a comprehensive investigation involving over 400 search personnel.
• The Libyan government declared three days of national mourning following the incident.
• The jet lost contact due to a reported electrical malfunction shortly after takeoff from Ankara.

A plane crash on Tuesday killed all eight people on board, including Libya’s army chief, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four other military officials. The Falcon 50-type private jet was en route to Tripoli after departing from Ankara and lost contact due to a reported electrical malfunction shortly after takeoff. aa, scmp, and channelnewsasia.

The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered about 2 kilometers south of Kesikkavak village in the Haymana district, approximately 74 kilometers from Ankara. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that the jet had requested an emergency landing before losing communication with air traffic control. Extensive search operations were conducted despite challenging weather conditions. aa and indiatimes.

Following the crash, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah expressed his condolences, labeling the incident a "tragic accident" and a significant loss for Libya. In response, the Libyan government announced a three-day national mourning period, with flags at half-staff across state institutions. aa, latimes, and cbsnews.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed his condolences to Libyan officials and emphasized the ongoing investigation into the crash, indicating a collaboration with Libyan authorities. The black boxes of the aircraft have been recovered to aid in determining the cause of the incident. aa and africanews.