Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
Summary
A small passenger plane crashed in South Sudan on Monday morning, killing all 14 people on board. The crash happened about 20 km from the capital, Juba, and may have been caused by bad weather with low visibility.Key Facts
- The plane was flying from Yei to Juba, a trip of about 130 km (80 miles).
- Contact with the plane was lost about 30 minutes after takeoff.
- All 14 people on board died, including the pilot and 13 passengers.
- Among the passengers were 12 South Sudanese and two Kenyans.
- The aircraft was a Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd.
- Initial reports suggest poor weather conditions, especially low visibility, may have caused the crash.
- South Sudan has limited aviation infrastructure and a history of air accidents.
- In January 2025, another plane crash in South Sudan killed 20 oil workers shortly after takeoff.
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