Emergency landing of cargo aircraft near Bor, South Sudan

No fatalities • Bor, South Sudan • Flight

A twin-engine cargo aircraft performing a flight from Walgak to Juba was forced to make an emergency landing due to deteriorating weather conditions.

What happened

A cargo flight traveling from Walgak to Juba encountered increasingly severe weather while in transit. The crew of the twin engine airplane determined that an emergency landing was necessary to avoid the worsening conditions. During the attempt to land, the aircraft struck vegetation in a wooded area located approximately 12 km south of Bor Airport.

The impact caused significant structural damage to the airframe, resulting in the right wing being partially detached and the cockpit area sustaining heavy damage. There were four people on board at the time of the accident, consisting of two crew members and two passengers. All four occupants sustained injuries during the crash landing and were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Findings

The decision to perform an emergency landing was driven by deteriorating weather conditions encountered during the flight route.

Probable cause

The crew initiated an emergency landing due to worsening meteorological conditions during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-10-27 Let L-410 accident near Bor, South Sudan?

A twin-engine cargo aircraft performing a flight from Walgak to Juba was forced to make an emergency landing due to deteriorating weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-10-27 Let L-410 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-10-27 involved a Let L-410, registration YI-BYO, operated by Abeer Air Services, at Bor, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew initiated an emergency landing due to worsening meteorological conditions during the flight.

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