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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.