Caught On Camera: Chilling Moment Libyan Military Chief’s Jet Explodes Over Turkey After Take-Off | VIDEO | World News
There is a national day of mourning in Libya due to the death of the country’s most senior military general, Mohammed Ali Ahmad Al Haddad, in a plane crash near the Turkish capital. All of Libya’s top military leaders died in Tuesday’s plane crash, including General Haddad, who was returning from military meetings in Türkiye.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said, “Today, our country and our nation are experiencing great pain with the death of our army’s commander, General al-Haddad, and his valuable delegation.”
Military leaders were returning home after meetings regarding the defense of Libya.
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Chilling Video of the Last Moments Before the Accident
A video of Tuesday’s plane crash is floating all over social media. The plane was a Dassault Falcon 50 plane seen descending RAPIDLY before a massive explosion hit the ground at Huyman near Kesikkavak, 70 kilometers south of Ankara.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya said, “We found the wreckage of the plane in a difficult to reach area. We lost contact with the plane at around 20.52 local time, 40 minutes after takeoff.”
The moment when the Libyan Falcon 50 private jet carrying the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan National Unity Government, Muhammed Ali Ahmad Al-Haddad, crashed after taking off from Ankara Esenboğa Airport was captured on Turkish security cameras. pic.twitter.com/w7ez9Z17rJ— BRADDY (@braddy_Codie05) December 23, 2025
Technical Failure: Ultimate SOS
Preliminary findings by Turkish civil aviation authorities indicate that there was a catastrophic technical malfunction rather than any act of sabotage.
Electrical Failure: As reported to air traffic control, the flight experienced a serious electrical malfunction minutes before takeoff, requiring an emergency landing.
Disappearance of Radar: After being given permission to return to Ankara, the plane started to descend over the Haymana region and suddenly could not be tracked on the radar screens.
No Sabotage: The reports of the Presidency Directorate of Communications claim that the accident was caused by a mechanical malfunction, but an investigation was launched by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Lost Profiles: The Fallen Committee
The tragic accident near Ankara wiped out the top leadership of western Libya’s military apparatus and left a major strategic gap in the country’s defense establishment. The delegation included the loss of the country’s highest-ranking military commander, General Muhammad Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, as well as martyred officers:
Gen. Al-Fitouri Ghraibil: As Chief of the Libyan Land Forces, Ghraibil was a central figure in the country’s operational command and ongoing efforts to stabilize its western regions.
Brigadier General Mahmoud Al Katavi: Head of the Military Production Authority, responsible for the infrastructure and supplies necessary for the modernization of the Libyan armed forces.
Mohammed Al-Asawi Diab: Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff, Diab is vital to providing strategic advice as General al-Haddad negotiates with forces in high-stakes international negotiations or unifies his country internally.
Muhammad Omar Ahmed Mahjoub: Attached to the office of the Chief of Staff as the official military photographer, Mahjoub was a busy man, documenting the military’s historical milestones and diplomatic missions, among other things.
Strategic Gap in Libya
In addition to being a pivotal military figure, General al-Haddad played a crucial role in the United Nations’ efforts to integrate Libya’s dysfunctional military structures.
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