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title: "Libya Misrata Airport Crash: Two Pilots Detained Over Alcohol Allegation"
english_title: "Libya Misrata Airport Crash: Two Pilots Detained Over Alcohol Allegation"
publisher: "Truevision English News"
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published_at: "2026-09-20T23:03:00+05:30"
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# Libya Misrata Airport Crash: Two Pilots Detained Over Alcohol Allegation

> **Lead Summary:** Two pilots have been placed in pre-trial detention by the Libyan Public Prosecution following the crash of a private jet at Misrata International Airport in Libya on September 14. According to the prosecution, the preliminary investigation found evidence indicating that the pilot and co-pilot were under the influence of alcohol while operating the aircraft. However, BKNJET, the Turkish company that operated the aircraft, has denied the allegation, stating that it has not received any official documents or test results confirming alcohol consumption.

## Article Content

Two pilots have been placed in pre-trial detention by the Libyan Public Prosecution following the crash of a private jet at Misrata International Airport in Libya on September 14. According to the prosecution, the preliminary investigation found evidence indicating that the pilot and co-pilot were under the influence of alcohol while operating the aircraft. However, BKNJET, the Turkish company that operated the aircraft, has denied the allegation, stating that it has not received any official documents or test results confirming alcohol consumption.

The aircraft involved was a Cessna Citation Latitude private jet that departed from Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey without passengers and was heading to Misrata. The aircraft was reportedly travelling to Libya to pick up VIP passengers. Reports said the jet was manufactured in 2026.During the landing at Misrata International Airport, the aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire. The two pilots and a flight attendant on board escaped safely. No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident. Most of the aircraft was destroyed by the fire, while footage released after the accident showed that the cockpit section remained relatively intact.

Following the incident, the Libyan Public Prosecution conducted a preliminary investigation. Investigators examined the aircraft wreckage and reviewed air traffic control records, weather information and atmospheric conditions at the time of landing. Statements were also taken from technical personnel involved in the landing procedures. The prosecution said the aircraft crew were questioned approximately 24 hours after the accident.

According to the prosecution, investigators presented evidence to the pilot and co-pilot indicating possible alcohol intoxication and said they had identified violations of aviation and public safety regulations. Authorities also stated that the alleged actions posed a threat to the aircraft and its crew, the airport and people there, as well as public safety in the airspace through which the aircraft travelled.

BKNJET, however, has rejected the allegations. The company said the pilots underwent medical examinations after the accident but maintained that it had not received official records or test results confirming alcohol consumption. Therefore, the claim that the pilots were intoxicated remains an allegation made during the Libyan authorities’ investigation. The investigation is continuing.

**English Summary:**

Two pilots have been placed in pre-trial detention after a private Cessna Citation Latitude veered off the runway and caught fire at Misrata International Airport in Libya on September 14. The Libyan Public Prosecution said its preliminary investigation found evidence indicating that the pilot and co-pilot were under the influence of alcohol. BKNJET, the Turkish operator, denied the allegation and said it had received no official documents or test results confirming alcohol use. The two pilots and a flight attendant escaped safely, with no deaths or injuries reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

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