No fatalities

Cargo Flight Crash in Open Field Near Walgak (5Y-RNA)

Walgak, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 17, 2023, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-RNA) operated by Aero Jet Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Walgak, South Sudan during landing or approach. 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 cargo aircraft crashed into a tree while on approach to Walgak, injuring all five occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft departed Juba Airport at 1400 local time on a cargo flight bound for Walgak. The aircraft was carrying three passengers and two pilots. During the approach phase, the crew attempted to gain altitude under unclear circumstances. The aircraft subsequently impacted a tree and crashed into an open field. All five occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The specific cause of the accident remains unclear based on the available information. The aircraft type, registration, and operator were not specified in the source material.