Turkish authorities have commenced technical examination of the flight recorders recovered from the catastrophic private jet accident that claimed eight lives, including Libya’s senior western military commander. The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that investigative procedures are advancing through collaborative efforts with Libyan officials.
The ill-fated aircraft, carrying General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad alongside four additional military representatives and three flight crew members, went down shortly after departure from Ankara on Tuesday. Initial assessments from Libyan authorities indicate potential technical failures as the probable cause of the tragedy.
The high-ranking delegation was returning to Tripoli following strategic defense discussions in the Turkish capital focused on enhancing military coordination between the two nations. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that debris from the crash site spanned approximately three square kilometers, significantly impeding recovery operations.
A 22-member team from Libya, comprising five relatives of the victims, arrived early Wednesday to participate in the investigation process. The multinational cooperation underscores the significance of the incident within international military and diplomatic circles.