JUBA, South Sudan — A small passenger aircraft has crashed in South Sudan, killing all 15 people on board, according to the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority.
The aircraft, which was carrying one pilot and 14 passengers, went down shortly after takeoff, officials said. A passenger manifest indicated that 13 of those on board were South Sudanese nationals, while two were Kenyan citizens. (bbc.com)
Authorities have not yet released full details about the cause of the crash, but investigations are underway. Aviation officials said emergency teams were dispatched to the crash site as part of ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. (reuters.com)
Air accidents involving small aircraft are not uncommon in parts of South Sudan, where infrastructure challenges and difficult weather conditions can complicate air travel. (aljazeera.com)
The SSCAA said it would provide further updates as investigations progress and more information becomes available about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
