Ankara, December 23 – A private jet that departed from Ankara Esenboğa Airport yesterday evening lost radar contact, causing alarm. The incident, which involved a Falcon 50 type business jet with tail number 9H-DFJ, occurred shortly after its 8:10 PM takeoff en route to Tripoli. Contact was lost at approximately 8:52 PM, and a loud sound was subsequently reported near the Haymana district.
Loss of Contact and Emergency Notification
The jet, carrying Libyan Chief of Staff General Muhammed Ali Ahmed AL-Haddad and five other passengers, experienced an interruption in communication with air traffic control. According to an official statement from Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, an emergency landing notification was received from the aircraft near Haymana before all contact was lost.
“This evening at 8:10 PM, a Falcon 50 type business jet with tail number 9H-DFJ, which departed from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Tripoli, lost contact at 8:52 PM. An emergency landing notification was received from the said aircraft near Haymana; however, contact with the aircraft could not be re-established afterwards. There are five passengers on board the aircraft, including the Libyan Chief of Staff, General Mr. Muhammed Ali Ahmed AL-Haddad. The public will be informed of developments,” Yerlikaya stated.
Search and Rescue Operations Initiated
Following the loss of contact and the report of a loud sound, security and search teams were immediately dispatched to the Haymana area. Authorities have launched an investigation to re-establish contact with the aircraft and determine the cause of the incident. Further announcements to the public are expected as developments unfold.
Temporary Closure of Ankara Airspace
In response to the incident, Ankara’s airspace was temporarily closed to flights. This measure was taken to ensure safety and facilitate search and rescue operations without interference from other air traffic.
Passengers Onboard
The private jet was transporting Libyan Chief of Staff General Muhammed Ali Al-Haddad, along with five other individuals. Their identities have not yet been released to the public, but authorities are working to ascertain their status.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the cause of the radar contact loss and the subsequent events is ongoing. Officials have not yet provided details on potential reasons for the incident, but all possibilities are being explored. The focus remains on locating the aircraft and ensuring the safety of those on board.
The public will be kept informed as more information becomes available from the ongoing search and investigation efforts.
Source: https://zafergazetesi.org/ankarada-korkutan-anlar-ozel-jetle-baglanti-koptu/amp
