14 People Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash Near Juba
A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board. The Cessna aircraft went down on the outskirts of the city, according to the country's civil aviation authority.
A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan's capital Juba on Monday, killing all 14 people on board. The Cessna aircraft went down on the outskirts of the city, according to the country's civil aviation authority.
The flight was carrying 13 passengers and one pilot when it crashed. Video footage shows wreckage of the small aircraft scattered across the crash site.
South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011, has struggled with aviation safety due to poor infrastructure and limited resources. The country has faced ongoing civil conflict and economic challenges that have affected transportation systems.
Details about what caused the crash are still emerging. The civil aviation authority has not yet released information about the flight's origin or destination.
This deadly crash highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns in South Sudan, a country with limited infrastructure and challenging flying conditions. Air travel is often the only way to reach remote areas in the war-torn nation.
Investigators will examine the crash site to determine what caused the accident.
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