Incident Details
On Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 12:25 pm, a C-130 aircraft chartered by Akakus Oil crashed during take-off approximately 2 km from the Sharara oil field. The aircraft had just completed delivery of 18 tonnes of catering and maintenance supplies. Three crew members died in the accident, and a fourth crew member sustained injuries and was evacuated by air to Tripoli for medical treatment.
Response
Firefighters and paramedics responded quickly to the crash scene. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) Board of Directors cancelled all commitments and convened at Akakus headquarters with local management and emergency staff to follow up on the incident. Mr. Fayez Al-Sarraj, Chairman of the Presidential Council, received a briefing on developments and expressed solidarity with the families of the victims, ordering preparation of a decree commemorating the deceased as martyrs. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was also briefed and offered condolences to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved is property of the Libyan Air Force but was chartered by Akakus Oil, which operates the Sharara field. Akakus Oil was forced to charter the aircraft due to road closures and the security situation resulting from a road blockade leading to the field. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.