2 fatalities

Cargo Flight Crash on Final Approach in South Sudan (5Y-BVQ)

Panyagor, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On November 14, 2014, an Avro 748 (registration 5Y-BVQ) operated by Global Airlift was involved in an aviation accident near Panyagor, South Sudan during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A humanitarian cargo flight from Juba to Panyagor crashed short of the runway after encountering technical problems, killing both pilots and seriously injuring an engineer. Ten goats were also killed.

Accident Details

A humanitarian cargo flight operating from Juba to Panyagor crashed on final approach. The aircraft, conducting a mission on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation, encountered technical problems, possibly related to the undercarriage. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion short of the runway. It was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire.

Casualties and Damage

Both pilots were killed in the accident. The engineer sustained serious injuries. Additionally, ten goats on board were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.

Background

The flight was a humanitarian cargo mission. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 2014 Avro 748 accident near Panyagor, South Sudan?

A humanitarian cargo flight from Juba to Panyagor crashed short of the runway after encountering technical problems, killing both pilots and seriously injuring an engineer. Ten goats were also killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 2014 Avro 748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 2014 involved an Avro 748, registration 5Y-BVQ, operated by Global Airlift, at Panyagor, South Sudan.