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Private Jet Carrying Libya’s Military Chief Vanishes From Radar Near Ankara After Emergency Call

Authorities closed Ankara airspace, with searches focusing near Haymana.

Overview

  • Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that Mohammad Al‑Haddad, Libya’s chief of staff, was on board.
  • The Falcon 50 departed Ankara Esenboga at 20:10 local time for Tripoli with five people aboard, and was identified as tail number 9H‑DFJ.
  • An emergency landing request was received near Haymana before contact was lost at 20:52 local time, according to Yerlikaya.
  • Local television showed a sudden flash over Haymana and witnesses told IHA they heard a loud explosion near the airport.
  • Officials have not stated a cause as airport operations were halted and flights were diverted during the response.