Accident Summary
On May 2, 2008, at approximately 0710 UTC, a Beech 1900C aircraft, registration 5Y-FLE, operated by Flex Air of Nairobi, Kenya, experienced a loss of power in both engines and crashed near Rumbek, Southern Sudan. The flight had departed from Wau, Southern Sudan, and was en route to Juba, Southern Sudan, with an intended stop at Rumbek. The two flightcrew members and eighteen passengers on board sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed and a post-impact fire occurred.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was a Beech 1900C registered as 5Y-FLE, operated by Flex Air. It was conducting a chartered flight. The flightcrew consisted of two individuals. No further details about the crew or passengers have been released by the investigation authority.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Southern Sudan. A technical advisor from the United States has been assigned to assist with the investigation. At this stage, no probable cause has been determined. The investigation remains ongoing.