What happened
A twin-engine airplane was performing a special mission for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service when it crashed while attempting to land at Malakal Airport. The flight had originated from Maban Airport. During the initial departure from Maban, the aircraft is believed to have struck various obstacles, an event that resulted in the shearing off of both main landing gears.
Despite the damage sustained during the takeoff phase, the aircraft continued its mission to Malakal. Upon arrival at the destination, the structural damage to the landing gear contributed to the impact during the landing sequence. There were 38 people on board the twin-engine airplane at the time of the accident. Following the crash, all occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage without reported fatalities.