On 28 April, Deniz Yavuzyılmaz, a Turkish parliamentarian who is deputy chairman of the main opposition, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), reignited controversy over the crash of former Libyan Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Muhammed al‑Haddad’s aircraft by alleging serious irregularities at Ankara’s Esenboğa Airport. He claimed the Libyan aircraft spent 101 minutes parked beside an Israeli jet on a remote apron at Ankara’s Esenboğa Airport while the official security cameras covering the area were not functioning.
Deniz Yavuzyılmaz questioned why the plane was diverted from the VIP apron, alleged that state‑run airport cameras failed to record the critical period, while the “Libyan aircraft’s crew” stayed in a hotel. Yavuzyılmaz urged the transport minister to release any existing footage. He also said private security recordings may exist and asked whether the opposition would have to release it itself. Moreover, he criticized the recent extension of terms for senior airport officials, suggesting it could be linked to missing evidence or security lapses. Yavuzyılmaz’ claims, suggesting possible negligence or involvement by airport authorities, fueled political and media debate in Turkey, prompting calls for answers from the ministries of transport, interior, and foreign affairs.
On 29 April, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said the investigation into the plane crash that killed al‑Haddad has reached an advanced stage after the full analysis of the aircraft’s black box and the handover of its results to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. He described the completed data analysis as a key step in uncovering the causes of the crash, noting that technical and judicial teams have been working on the case from the first moments under strict prosecutorial supervision. Uraloğlu rejected claims made by the deputy chairman of the CHP that airport‑apron cameras were malfunctioning, calling the allegations inaccurate and urging respect for the confidentiality of the investigation. He also recalled earlier findings indicating that two electrical generators had failed during the flight, a malfunction believed to be a primary cause of the accident.