Libya's army chief killed as Dassault Falcon 50 crashes near Ankara

Libya's army chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al‑Haddad, was killed when a Dassault Falcon 50 crashed near Ankara after the aircraft reported an electrical failure and requested an emergency landing. Turkish and Libyan authorities say five people were on board and have opened an investigation.

Discovered 2025-12-23T11:15:44.745595-08:00 | 2025-12-23T11:15:44.745595-08:00

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  • A senior military fatality: Libya’s chief of staff, Mohammed Al‑Haddad, was among five killed when the Falcon 50 crashed after reporting an electrical failure and requesting an emergency landing, removing a key figure from Libya’s military leadership.
  • Safety and investigation focus: Turkish and Libyan authorities have opened probes; reported electrical failure and loss of radar contact are primary technical leads for investigators and regulators.
  • Cross-border operational implications: the accident near Ankara involves bilateral coordination for crash response and investigation, with potential short-term impacts on Libyan military command and regional diplomatic engagement.

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