On February 6, 2023, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-BMZ) operated by Renegade Air was involved in an aviation accident near Nasir, South Sudan during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the takeoff climb, leading to a roll and subsequent terrain impact. 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.
A single-engine airplane crashed in an open field after failing to maintain altitude during takeoff from Nasir Airfield, resulting in one fatality.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Nasir Airfield, a single-engine airplane experienced significant difficulty maintaining necessary altitude. As the aircraft struggled to gain height, it began a right-hand roll, eventually striking the ground in an open field.
Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire, leading to the total destruction of the airframe. While all individuals on board were able to evacuate the wreckage following the crash, the incident resulted in one fatality after an elderly passenger succumbed to injuries sustained during the accident.
Findings
The aircraft experienced a loss of altitude immediately after liftoff.
The flight path involved a right-hand roll leading into terrain impact.
A post-crash fire caused the complete destruction of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the takeoff climb, leading to a roll and subsequent terrain impact.