5 fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crash Near Juba Airport (TR-NGT)

Juba, South SudanTakeoff (climb)

On November 2, 2021, an Antonov AN-26 (registration TR-NGT) operated by Optimum Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Juba, South Sudan during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Juba Airport, killing all five crew members. The plane was carrying diesel drums when it entered an uncontrolled descent.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 1233LT, a cargo aircraft departed from Juba Airport using Runway 13. The flight was bound for Maban and carried five crew members. The aircraft's cargo consisted of 28 drums of diesel fuel. The specific aircraft type, registration, and manufacturer serial number were not confirmed in the source material, though it is believed the aircraft was operated on behalf of Euro Airlines. ## Emergency Declaration and Crash Sequence Three minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was in the climb phase, the crew declared an emergency. One minute later, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The crash occurred less than 2 km past the end of the runway. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. ## Casualties and Damage The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. All five occupants on board were killed. The source notes that the registration and manufacturer serial number (MSN) were to be confirmed at the time of the report.