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Single-engine aircraft accident at Mandeng Airfield (5Y-NKV)

Mandeng, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 19, 2015, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-NKV) operated by Airworks was involved in an aviation accident near Mandeng, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The undercarriage was torn off during the landing sequence, leading to severe aircraft damage. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane sustained significant damage after an accident occurred during the landing phase at Mandeng Airfield.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a single-engine airplane was involved in an accident at Mandeng Airfield. As the aircraft approached the runway, the landing sequence resulted in the undercarriage being torn from the airframe. The impact caused severe structural damage to the aircraft.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a loss of landing gear integrity during the landing process.
  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of this event.
  • The primary damage was concentrated on the landing gear and the lower fuselage of the single-engine airplane.

Probable cause

The undercarriage was torn off during the landing sequence, leading to severe aircraft damage.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2015 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Mandeng, South Sudan?

A single-engine airplane sustained significant damage after an accident occurred during the landing phase at Mandeng Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2015 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2015 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5Y-NKV, operated by Airworks, at Mandeng, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The undercarriage was torn off during the landing sequence, leading to severe aircraft damage.

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