Cause for Libyan C-130 cargo plane crash not yet found | Air Cargo World
Air Cargo World
Subscribe
  • News
  • Data & Tools
  • Events
    • Cargo Airport Growth Summit
    • Cargo Facts Symposium
    • Cargo Facts EMEA
    • Cargo Facts Asia
  • Multimedia
  • Magazine
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Airports
  • Carriers
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics
  • E-Commerce
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Technology
Air Cargo World
  • News
  • Data & Tools
  • Events
    • Cargo Airport Growth Summit
    • Cargo Facts Symposium
    • Cargo Facts EMEA
    • Cargo Facts Asia
  • Multimedia
  • Magazine
Log In
No Result
View All Result
Air Cargo World
No Result
View All Result

Cause for Libyan C-130 cargo plane crash not yet found

Randy Woods by Randy Woods
April 30, 2018
in Carriers, Security & Regulations
Reading Time: 1min read
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Pinterest
Photo courtesy of National Oil Corp., Libya

As the investigation of yesterday’s deadly crash of a C-130 cargo plane continues in Libya, officials from the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said no cause has yet been determined. The crash killed the two pilots, plus a third crew member, while a fourth member of the crew was hospitalized in Tripoli with injuries.

The military aircraft, which was owned by the Libyan Air Force and chartered by Arkakus Oil, had just delivered 18 tonnes of catering and maintenance supplies to Arkakus’ 300,000-barrel-per-day Sharara oil field in a remote corner or southwestern Libya on Sunday when it reportedly suffered an explosion shortly after takeoff, which brought the plane down.

According to a report from Reuters, Arkakus chartered the aircraft because a “security situation on the ground” led to road closures in the area around the oil field.

In a statement, NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla expressed his “deepest sorrow and solidarity with the families of the victims and to the Air Force Chief of Staff, offering sincere condolences on behalf of NOC following this great tragedy.”

NOC also said Libya’s General Civil Aviation Authority has been briefed. The cause of the incident is still being investigated.

Tags: AircraftArkakus OilC-130crash investigationlibyaNational Oil Corporation (NOC)Oil and gas
Previous Post

Hyperloop technology surges forward via Cargospeed partnership

Next Post

Alibaba launches blockchain initiative to track food delivery

Related Posts

Neste and Avfuel partner to deliver SAF to the US
Carriers

Neste and Avfuel partner to deliver SAF to the US

January 14, 2021
Janco’s Hong Kong facility approved for cargo screening
Freight Forwarders

Janco’s Hong Kong facility approved for cargo screening

January 13, 2021
Lufthansa Cargo Christmas
Security & Regulations

Brexit surcharge spoils UK exporters’ virus workaround

January 13, 2021
Next Post
British forwarding group calls for stricter evaluation of security procedures

Alibaba launches blockchain initiative to track food delivery

Current Issue Magazine Cover

Sign Up Email List

FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Semiconductor demand not met by supply chain

Consultant Insight: Semiconductor demand not met by supply chain

January 15, 2021
Trans-Atlantic airfreight capacity tight despite charters

Consultant Insight: US manufacturing begins 2021 on an optimistic note

January 8, 2021
Cargo Insights: Class of 2020

Cargo Insights: Class of 2020

December 29, 2020

SPONSORED

Delta Cargo introduces priority COVID-19 vaccine handling

Delta Cargo introduces priority COVID-19 vaccine handling

December 31, 2020
Executive Q&A with Manu Jacobs, Director of Specialty Products, United Cargo

Executive Q&A with Manu Jacobs, Director of Specialty Products, United Cargo

December 17, 2020
Executive Q&A with Jan Krems, President, United Cargo

Executive Q&A with Jan Krems, President, United Cargo

December 2, 2020
  • About Us
  • Help Center
  • Privacy Terms
  • ADA Compliance
  • Advertise

Follow Us

twitter twitter linkedin podcast

© 2021 Royal Media & Air Cargo World

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Airports
    • Carriers
    • COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics
    • E-Commerce
    • Freight Forwarders
    • Technology
  • Data & Tools
  • Events
    • Cargo Airport Growth Summit
    • Cargo Facts Symposium
    • Cargo Facts EMEA
    • Cargo Facts Asia
  • Multimedia
  • Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Log In / Account

© 2021 Royal Media & Air Cargo World

Go to mobile version