On August 19, 2003, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-TWI) operated by Transworld Safaris was involved in an aviation accident near Fangak (Old Fangak), South Sudan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees located past the runway end during its takeoff roll. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a marsh following a collision with trees during takeoff from Old Fangak Airstrip.
What happened
During the takeoff phase from Old Fangak Airstrip, a single-engine aircraft encountered obstacles at the edge of the runway. As the plane ascended, it struck a line of trees situated just beyond the runway's end. This impact caused the aircraft to pitch forward, leading to a crash into a nearby marsh.
Despite the impact and the subsequent crash, there were no casualties reported. All six occupants on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While the passengers and crew were safe, the aircraft itself sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees located past the runway end during its takeoff roll.