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Aircraft Crash at Akobo Airstrip (5Y-FDC)

Akobo, South SudanTakeoff (climb)

On January 7, 2018, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-FDC) operated by AMREF - Flying Doctor Service was involved in an aviation accident near Akobo, South Sudan during takeoff. One person was 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 5Y-FDC
Aircraft registered 5Y-FDC. Photo: AMREF Flying Doctors / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft crashed while taking off from Akobo Airstrip, striking a house and livestock. One person on the ground was killed, while all 11 occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Casualties In unclear circumstances, a single-engine aircraft crashed while taking off from Akobo Airstrip. The aircraft struck a house and several cows before coming to rest, bursting into flames. One person on the ground was killed while all 11 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. ## Investigation Status The source does not provide details on the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location beyond Akobo Airstrip, or cause. The circumstances of the crash are described as unclear, and no probable cause is stated.

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What happened in the 7 Jan 2018 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Akobo, South Sudan?

A single-engine aircraft crashed while taking off from Akobo Airstrip, striking a house and livestock. One person on the ground was killed, while all 11 occupants escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jan 2018 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jan 2018 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5Y-FDC, operated by AMREF - Flying Doctor Service, at Akobo, South Sudan.

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