A plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board; Adverse weather conditions suspected as the cause.

A small passenger plane crashed near Juba in South Sudan, resulting in the deaths of all 14 passengers and crew. The cause is suspected to be adverse weather conditions, including low visibility.

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A plane crash in South Sudan on Monday morning has claimed the lives of all 14 individuals aboard, including 12 South Sudanese and 2 Kenyan nationals. The Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation, took off from Yei at 09:15 local time and vanished from radar 30 minutes later, approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Juba.

The South Sudanese civil aviation authority stated that initial assessments suggest adverse weather conditions, specifically low visibility, may have contributed to the crash. The plane lost communication en route to Juba International Airport, intensifying concerns about the safety of air travel in the region.

Photos from the crash site captured by witnesses revealed the aircraft engulfed in flames, as emergency teams rushed to the scene to recover the remains. A UN rescue team reported that “all the bodies were charred beyond recognition,” highlighting the tragic outcome of the incident.

South Sudan's aviation sector has faced scrutiny due to its history of accidents, with over 55 planes crashing since the country’s independence in 2011. Reports indicate that many incidents stem from aging aircraft and inadequate regulatory oversight. CityLink Aviation has not yet released a statement regarding the crash.

“We are sending a team to the site,” said a representative of the civil aviation authority, emphasizing ongoing efforts to investigate the crash and support emergency services.
Sources: Al Jazeera
A plane crash in South Sudan on Monday killed all 14 people on board, including 12 South Sudanese and two Kenyans. The Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation, lost communication and is suspected to have gone down due to adverse weather conditions affecting visibility, officials said.
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South Sudan plane crash kills all on board

Key Facts
  • All 14 on board were killed in the plane crash on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, Juba.Al Jazeera
  • Adverse weather conditions are suspected to be the cause, with reports indicating low visibility at the time of the crash.Al Jazeera
  • The Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation, lost communication approximately 30 minutes after takeoff from Yei to Juba International Airport.Al Jazeera
  • Videos from the crash site, located about 20km (12 miles) outside Juba, showed the aircraft in flames.Al Jazeera
  • There were 12 South Sudanese and 2 Kenyan nationals among the passengers and the pilot.Al Jazeera
  • All bodies were charred beyond recognition, according to a member of a UN rescue team sent to the scene.NDTV1
  • The incident marks another tragedy for South Sudan's aviation industry, which has a history of safety issues.BBC
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Background on South Sudan's aviation issues

Key Facts
  • More than 55 planes have crashed in South Sudan since its independence in 2011, resulting in numerous fatalities.BBC
  • Accidents in the country are often attributed to old aircraft and weak regulatory compliance.BBC
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