Three crew members including the pilot were killed and another wounded when a cargo plane exploded minutes after taking off from Sharara oil field in southwestern Libya on Sunday.
Initial reports said the plane was exploded due to a mechanical failure.
The National Oil Corporation reported that the aircraft was C-130 and it was chartered by Akakus Oil to deliver 18 tonnes of catering and maintenance supplies to Sharara oil field.
“The company was forced to charter the aircraft from the Libyan Air Force due to road closures and the security situation on the ground stemming from a road blockade leading to the field.” A statement by the NOC explained.
It added that Chairman of the National Oil Corporation Mustafa Sanallah 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 the NOC for this great tragedy.
