No fatalities

Aircraft veered left after landing in Juba, South Sudan (5Y-NGO)

Yambio, South SudanLanding (descent or approach)

On May 2, 2012, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-NGO) operated by Airworks was involved in an aviation accident near Yambio, South Sudan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying two crew and nine passengers veered left after landing at Juba, South Sudan, and overturned 200 m from the runway threshold. All occupants exited safely, with minor injuries reported.

Incident Overview and Flight Details An aircraft was reported to have departed Juba for Yambio, Southern Sudan, with two crew members and nine passengers on board. The flight was described as uneventful until after touchdown, when the aircraft began to veer to the left. ## Runway Excursion and Overturn The deviation was noted approximately twenty metres after the threshold of runway 03. The captain attempted to prompt the pilot flying and then took control, applying full right rudder, but these corrective actions did not prevent the aircraft from leaving the runway. The left wheel entered a trench at high speed, causing the aircraft to flip over and come to rest inverted about 200 metres from the threshold of runway 03. ## Occupant Safety and Injuries All persons on board exited safely on their own, except two passengers who were assisted by the captain. The captain used a portable fire extinguisher to put out a fire that flickered in the engine compartment. The pilot flying sustained injuries to his right foot, while the other passengers were reported to have had minor injuries. ## Weather Conditions The prevailing weather at the time of the occurrence was reported as CAVOK, with clear skies and visibility better than 10 km, and calm north-easterly winds recorded as 030/05.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 May 2012 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Yambio, South Sudan?

An aircraft carrying two crew and nine passengers veered left after landing at Juba, South Sudan, and overturned 200 m from the runway threshold. All occupants exited safely, with minor injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 2012 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 May 2012 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5Y-NGO, operated by Airworks, at Yambio, South Sudan.