Libya’s military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey
Summary
A private jet carrying Libya's military chief and others crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara, killing all on board. The delegation was in Turkey for defense talks to boost military cooperation.
Key Points
- A private jet carrying Libya's military chief Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other officers crashed after takeoff from Ankara, Turkey, killing all on board.
- The Libyan delegation was in Ankara for high-level defense talks aimed at boosting military cooperation between Libya and Turkey.
- The crash was caused by a technical malfunction and happened as the plane was attempting an emergency landing back at Ankara's Esenboga airport.
- Turkey has launched an investigation into the crash, and Libya will send a team to cooperate with Turkish authorities.
