On April 27, 2026, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-NOK) operated by CityLink Africa Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Juba, South Sudan in flight. 14 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crash was precipitated by the pilot encountering severe weather and low visibility during the approach to Juba. 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 20 km southwest of Juba during its approach, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board.
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.
Probable cause
The crash was precipitated by the pilot encountering severe weather and low visibility during the approach to Juba.
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