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Aircraft Crash Near Juba Airport During Approach

Juba, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On March 20, 1997, an Antonov AN-24 operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Juba, South Sudan during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Juba Airport after the crew reported engine problems during approach. All four crew members were killed. SPLA rebels claimed to have shot down the Antonov while it was attacking Yei.

Incident Overview During an approach to Juba Airport, the crew of an aircraft reported engine problems and decided to make an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in unknown circumstances. All four crew members on board were killed in the incident. ## Conflicting Reports SPLA rebels reported that they had shot down the Antonov while it was attacking the village of Yei, located about 40 miles from Juba. This account conflicts with the crew's reported engine problems and decision to make an emergency landing. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown based on the available information.

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What happened in the 20 Mar 1997 Antonov AN-24 accident near Juba, South Sudan?

An aircraft crashed near Juba Airport after the crew reported engine problems during approach. All four crew members were killed. SPLA rebels claimed to have shot down the Antonov while it was attacking Yei.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Mar 1997 Antonov AN-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Mar 1997 involved an Antonov AN-24, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Juba, South Sudan.

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