Tragic Plane Crash Near Juba, South Sudan Claims 14 Lives
Plane Crashes Near South Sudan’s Juba, Kills All 14 Onboard
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A plane crash southwest of Juba, South Sudan, on Monday resulted in the deaths of all 14 individuals onboard, including 12 South Sudanese and 2 Kenyan nationals. The aircraft, a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation, lost communication shortly after takeoff, possibly due to bad weather.
- 01All 14 people onboard the Cessna 208 Caravan were killed in the crash.
- 02The aircraft lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport.
- 03The crash may have been caused by poor weather conditions.
- 04A team has been dispatched to the crash site to assist with emergency services.
- 05Videos of the crash site show the aircraft engulfed in flames.
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On Monday, a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation crashed southwest of Juba, South Sudan, killing all 14 people onboard, which included 12 South Sudanese and 2 Kenyan nationals. The aircraft took off from Yei at 09:15 local time but lost communication at 09:43. Preliminary reports suggest that the crash may have been due to bad weather, particularly low visibility. The South Sudanese civil aviation authority has confirmed the incident, and a team has been sent to the crash site to gather information and support emergency services. Videos circulating online depict the wreckage of the plane in flames, highlighting the severity of the accident.
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The crash has raised concerns about aviation safety in South Sudan, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
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