7 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Bor (800)

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On April 4, 1986, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration 800) operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya was involved in an aviation accident near Bor, South Sudan in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions near Bor, resulting in seven fatalities and seven injuries.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Bor involving an aircraft of unknown type. During the event, the aircraft crashed under circumstances that have not yet been determined. The incident resulted in a significant loss of life, with seven fatalities recorded among the occupants. Additionally, seven individuals sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

The specific cause of the accident remains unidentified at this time, as the circumstances surrounding the impact are currently unknown. No further details regarding the flight phase or the operator have been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Apr 1986 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Bor, South Sudan?

An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions near Bor, resulting in seven fatalities and seven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Apr 1986 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Apr 1986 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration 800, operated by Sudanese Air Force - Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya, at Bor, South Sudan.