Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
Published: 12/23/2025

Libya's army chief, Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, died in a tragic air crash in Turkey while he was on board a Falcon 50 aircraft headed to Tripoli. The plane issued an emergency landing request before losing contact and crashing in southwest Ankara, prompting investigations into the cause of the accident. The incident occurred just 42 minutes after takeoff from Ankara's airport, leading to a somber announcement by Libya's prime minister, highlighting the loss of the army chief and four others on board.



