Ankara: A report by the Turkish Public Prosecutor's Office has unveiled new insights into the plane crash involving Libya's Chief of Staff Field Marshal Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions near Ankara.
According to Libyan News Agency, the preliminary investigation has been incorporated into the official case file, shedding light on the tragic incident.
The Turkish Anadolu Agency referenced the initial findings from the Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office, which stated that the aircraft collided with a hill at an altitude of 1,252 meters while maintaining high speed, with its engines operational. The aircraft, identified as a Dassault Falcon 50 with serial number 9H-DFS, had completed its last maintenance service in early December 2025, for which a certificate was issued.
The report details that the aircraft took off from Esenboga Airport at 8:17 PM and reported an emergency to air traffic control at 8:33 PM due to an electrical malfunction, requesting an emergency landing. The plane vanished from radar by 8:36 PM, ultimately crashing into a mountain peak at high speed, resulting in an explosion and debris dispersal over 150,000 square meters. Notably, a flash was recorded post-impact, but no onboard fire evidence was found.
Anadolu Agency also highlighted that these findings are part of the ongoing investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The final report, which will provide a comprehensive cause of the accident, is still under preparation.