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.
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.