A horrific plane crash occurred in South Sudan: a passenger Cessna crashed while approaching the capital Juba, claiming the lives of 14 people. Learn the details of the tragedy that shook African skies.
The sky over South Sudan was darkened by a terrible tragedy: a passenger Cessna aircraft, owned by CityLink Aviation, crashed while approaching the capital Juba. This horrific plane crash claimed the lives of all 14 people on board. The sad news was reported by the Kenyan publication Eastafrican, citing official data from the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority.
Official Confirmation
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the tragedy, stating: "The Cessna aircraft crashed on the outskirts of Juba, resulting in the deaths of 14 people on board."
Timeline of the Disaster
The Cessna 208 Caravan, operating a flight from Yei Airport to Juba, suddenly disappeared from radar just half an hour after takeoff. It soon became known that the aircraft had fallen to the ground, just 20 kilometers short of the capital. The route between these two cities was 170 kilometers, and the tragedy occurred in the final segment of the journey.
Victims and Preliminary Versions
Among the victims of this horrific disaster were two Kenyan nationals. Preliminary reports suggest that the primary cause of the crash was extremely poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions.
Reminder of Other Tragedies
This tragedy served as a reminder of another recent incident: earlier reports indicated the crash and fire of a cargo plane in Kentucky, where people also lost their lives. That aircraft was carrying over 38,000 gallons (143,845 liters) of aviation fuel.
