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2019-10-27: Let L-410 (YI-BYO) — Abeer Air Services — Bor, South Sudan

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On October 27, 2019, a Let L-410 (registration YI-BYO) operated by Abeer Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Bor, South Sudan in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine cargo plane crash-landed near Bor Airport, South Sudan, after encountering worsening weather. All four occupants were injured and taken to hospital. The aircraft sustained severe damage.

Incident

A twin-engine airplane was returning from Walgak to Juba on a cargo flight, carrying two passengers and two crew members. En route, weather conditions worsened and the crew decided to perform an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in the bush approximately 12 kilometers south from Bor Airport. It came to rest with its right wing partially torn off and the cockpit severely damaged.

Injuries

All four occupants sustained injuries in the crash landing and were transferred to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Response

Emergency services responded to the scene and transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital. No further details about their conditions or the response have been provided.

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