Accident
On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft operated by the Uganda Peoples Defence Force Air Wing crashed near the village of Mingoro, shortly after departing from Arua Airport. The aircraft was on a leased mission to transport four officers to Nzara, South Sudan. During initial climb, the aircraft encountered difficulties in gaining altitude, struck a tree, and subsequently crashed into an open field. The impact was followed by a fire that fully consumed the aircraft.
Occupants and Injuries
All seven individuals on board—comprising the four officers and three additional occupants—evacuated the wreckage with minor injuries. No fatalities were reported. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be engine failure for unknown reasons.