What happened
A flight departing from Yei Airfield at 09:15 local time ended in a fatal accident while en route to Juba. The single-engine airplane was transporting a pilot and 13 passengers when it encountered adverse weather and restricted visibility during the approach phase. While maneuvering near its destination, the aircraft struck the ground approximately 20 km southwest of Juba. The impact caused the wreckage to ignite, resulting in a post-crash fire.
All 14 fatalities occurred during the accident, consisting of the pilot and all passengers. The occupants included 12 citizens of South Sudan and two individuals from Kenya.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions with limited visibility at the time of the crash.