No fatalities

Single-Engine Aircraft Accident at Mundri Airfield (5H-NWA)

Mundri, South SudanTakeoff (climb)

On October 10, 2020, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5H-NWA) operated by Newton Air was involved in an aviation accident near Mundri, South Sudan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft owned by Newton Air and leased to Zantas Air Services suffered a takeoff accident at Mundri Airfield, resulting in severe structural damage but no injuries or fire.

Incident Overview and Damage Assessment A single-engine aircraft experienced an accident during takeoff from Mundri Airfield. The incident resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, specifically causing the right main landing gear and the nose gear to be torn off. Additionally, both wings sustained severe damage. Despite the extent of the physical destruction, the accident did not result in any injuries to personnel, and no fire occurred. The aircraft was ultimately declared damaged beyond repair. ## Ownership and Operational Details The source indicates that the aircraft was owned by Newton Air and was leased to Zantas Air Services at the time of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 2020 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Mundri, South Sudan?

A single-engine aircraft owned by Newton Air and leased to Zantas Air Services suffered a takeoff accident at Mundri Airfield, resulting in severe structural damage but no injuries or fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 2020 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 2020 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5H-NWA, operated by Newton Air, at Mundri, South Sudan.