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Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board

Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board

Summary

A small plane crashed near Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board. The crash may have been caused by bad weather and poor visibility, according to initial reports from the country’s aviation authority.

Key Facts

  • The plane was a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation.
  • It lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport.
  • All 13 passengers and the pilot died in the crash.
  • Two of the passengers were Kenyan nationals; the rest were South Sudanese.
  • The crash site is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) outside of Juba.
  • The aviation authority sent a team to support emergency services and investigate.
  • Initial reports suggest bad weather and low visibility may have caused the crash.
  • Videos show the wreckage burning at the crash site.
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