Aircraft accident during humanitarian mission in South Sudan

1 fatality • Rubkona, South Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

A humanitarian flight operating for the International Organisation for Migration veered off the runway and caught fire after landing in Rubkona.

What happened

During a humanitarian mission conducted for the International Organisation for Migration, an aircraft was operating a flight from Juba to Rubkona as part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Following the completion of the landing phase, the aircraft became unstable and lost control. The aircraft veered off the runway, colliding with multiple vehicles in the process. The impact caused the aircraft to lose a wing and resulted in the plane coming to rest in a partially overturned position. Shortly after the excursion, the wreckage burst into flames.

Findings

  • The aircraft was destroyed during the accident.
  • The incident resulted in one fatality (the flight engineer) and three serious injuries among the remaining crew members.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control following landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-02-17 Avro 748 accident near Rubkona, South Sudan?

A humanitarian flight operating for the International Organisation for Migration veered off the runway and caught fire after landing in Rubkona.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-02-17 Avro 748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-02-17 involved a Avro 748, registration 5Y-HAJ, operated by Global Airlift, at Rubkona, South Sudan.

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