On February 17, 2014, an Avro 748 (registration 5Y-HAJ) operated by Global Airlift was involved in an aviation accident near Rubkona, South Sudan during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the aircraft was approaching the airport at an excessive speed, too high and unstable. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A humanitarian flight from Juba to Rubkona veered off the runway after landing, struck cars, lost a wing, and caught fire. The flight engineer was killed and three crew members were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Incident
The flight was a humanitarian operation from Juba to Rubkona conducted on behalf of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), which is part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Following touchdown, the aircraft became unstable and went out of control. It departed the runway, struck multiple cars, and separated from one of its wings. The aircraft came to a stop in a partially inverted position and subsequently erupted in flames.
Casualties and Injuries
The flight engineer sustained fatal injuries. Three other crew members were seriously injured.
Damage
The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation found that the aircraft was approaching the airport at an excessive speed, too high and unstable.