14 killed in South Sudan plane crash near capital Juba

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: South Sudan

World / International

14 killed in South Sudan plane crash near capital Juba

A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board. The aircraft was flying from Yei when it went down, reportedly due to low visibility.

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A Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation crashed near Juba, South Sudan, on April 27, resulting in 14 fatalities, including the pilot and 13 passengers. The aircraft, registered 5Y-NOK, had taken off from Yei and lost contact with air traffic controllers due to poor weather conditions. Among the victims were two Kenyan nationals and twelve South Sudanese. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the crash.

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