A Falcon 50 private business jet that departed from Ankara Esenboğa Airport lost radar contact shortly after takeoff on Wednesday evening, prompting authorities to temporarily close Ankara’s airspace.

The aircraft, which was en route to Tripoli, reportedly experienced an electrical failure while airborne. An emergency landing signal was received near the Haymana district before contact with the jet was completely lost.

Search and rescue teams were dispatched to the area, and the wreckage of the aircraft has been located, according to the latest information shared by authorities.

Interior Minister Confirms Passengers on Board

Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed in a statement that five people were on board, including Libya’s Chief of General Staff, General Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad.

Yerlikaya stated that developments will continue to be shared with the public as more information becomes available.

Official Visit to Turkey

Al-Haddad had arrived in Turkey upon the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu and had also held talks with Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, according to official sources.

Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.