Aircraft Overruns Runway at Tonj Airfield (5Y-YKM)

Incident Overview and Location Details A charter aircraft overran the runway at Tonj Airfield after landing. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance and came to rest against houses. ## Casualties and Occupants All 41 occupants of the aircraft escaped uninjured. However, one woman on the ground was killed in the incident. ## Flight Details and Purpose The aircraft departed from Juba on a charter flight to Tonj. It was carrying security personnel from the Presidency who were preparing for the next visit of the President of South Sudan to Tonj. ## Investigation and Safety Considerations The incident highlights the importance of runway length and stopping distance calculations, particularly for charter flights carrying important personnel. The fact that all occupants escaped uninjured despite the aircraft overrunning the runway and striking houses is a positive outcome, but the loss of life on the ground underscores the risks associated with such incidents.