By William Madouk
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed that a passenger aircraft crashed about 20 kilometres southwest of Juba, killing all 14 people on board.
In a press release issued on 27 April 2026, the authority said: “The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirms that an aircraft crash occurred approximately 20km southwest of Juba today.”
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration 5Y-NOK, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd.
The statement added: “The aircraft departed Yei en route to Juba International Airport at 09:15 AM and lost communication at 09:43 AM. There were 13 passengers and 1 pilot (Captain) on board (POB), two Kenyan nationals and 12 South Sudanese nationals. Unfortunately, there were no survivors.”
Preliminary findings suggest weather may have played a role, the authority said:
“Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft may have crashed due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility.”
SSCAA said a response team has been deployed to the crash site.
“The SSCAA response team has been dispatched to the site to gather information and support emergency and recovery efforts,” the statement noted.
The aviation authority expressed condolences, saying: “The Authority extends its deepest condolences to the families and relatives of those affected by this tragic incident.”
Investigations are ongoing as officials seek to establish the exact cause of the crash.