Humanitarian Flight Accident in South Sudan (5Y-SAV)

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft was operating a humanitarian mission for the non-governmental organization Nile Hope when it crashed during takeoff. The flight had originated in Juba and was en route to Fangak. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and five passengers at the time of the accident. ## Accident Sequence During the takeoff roll on a muddy airstrip, the aircraft lost control and veered off the runway. It subsequently collided with a tree, which caused the right wing to be torn off. The aircraft came to rest upside down. ## Casualties Two of the passengers on board sustained slight injuries. No fatalities were reported in the source material.