Tripoli, January 2, 2026 – The head of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority announced on Thursday that a final deadline for issuing the results of the investigation into the crash of the aircraft carrying Team Mohammed Al-Haddad and his companions cannot be set. The incident occurred on December 23 last year over Turkish territory.
He explained during a press conference held in Tripoli that the process of analyzing the black box data may take additional time due to the possibility of it being damaged. He noted that field and technical investigations typically extend for at least one year before the final results are announced.
The head of the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the commitment to inform the public of the results as soon as the investigation is completed, emphasizing the importance of adhering to accuracy and transparency in all stages of the technical and judicial investigation to ensure the credibility of the findings.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Libyan Civil Aviation Authority
The Libyan Civil Aviation Authority is the national regulatory body overseeing civil aviation operations within Libya. It was established to manage the country’s airspace, enforce safety standards, and regulate airports following Libya’s independence, though its operations have been significantly disrupted by the conflicts since 2011. Its history reflects the broader challenges of maintaining institutional continuity and international compliance during periods of political instability.
Team Mohammed Al-Haddad
Team Mohammed Al-Haddad is a cultural and social initiative in Bahrain, often associated with the prominent Bahraini poet and cultural figure Mohammed Al-Haddad, who is known for his contributions to literature and preserving local heritage. The team likely engages in activities that promote Bahraini poetry, folklore, and traditional arts, reflecting Al-Haddad’s lifelong dedication to celebrating and documenting the nation’s cultural identity.
Turkish territory
The modern territory of Turkey is the heartland of historical empires, most notably the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, with its cultural capital of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) serving as a major crossroads between Europe and Asia for centuries. Following the Turkish War of Independence after World War I, the Republic of Turkey was established in 1923 as a unitary state with its present borders largely defined by the Treaty of Lausanne.
