On January 16, 1983, a Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (registration 5A-DAR) operated by Libyan Government was involved in an aviation accident near Mitiga, Libya during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A crew on a positioning flight from Mitiga to Algiers disappeared after takeoff. The aircraft vanished from radar at 7,000 feet, and contact with ATC was lost. Search and rescue operations were abandoned after eight days with no trace found.
Incident Overview
A crew was completing a positioning flight from Mitiga to Algiers. After takeoff from Mitiga Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 7,000 feet, the airplane disappeared from radar screens and contact with air traffic control was interrupted.
Search and Rescue Efforts
Search and rescue operations were initiated but eventually abandoned after eight days. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. It is believed that the aircraft crashed in the Mediterranean Sea and was lost without trace.
Final Status
The aircraft and its crew remain missing. The investigation into the disappearance has concluded with no physical evidence recovered.