Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771, Airline disaster in Libya

Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 was a scheduled international flight that crashed on 12 May 2010.

The accident was one of the deadliest in Libyan aviation history, with 103 fatalities out of 104 passengers and crew.

The crash had widespread media coverage, impacting public perception of air safety in North Africa.

Following the crash, new safety regulations and improvements were implemented by Libyan aviation authorities.

The sole survivor was a nine-year-old Dutch boy, who became the face of the tragedy worldwide.

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• Latest update: August 31, 2026 12:15