2015 Juba An-12 crash
| Industry | Logistics |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Juba , South Sudan |
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On 4 November 2015, an Antonov An-12 cargo plane crashed shortly after departing from Juba International Airport, located in the capital city of South Sudan, near the White Nile.[1][2] The accident resulted in at least 37 fatalities, including all six crew members.[3] This event marks the deadliest aviation catastrophe in South Sudan since its independence in 2011.
Accident
Template:Location map many The flight was a cargo operation traveling from Juba International Airport to Paloich Airport, situated in the far northeast region of South Sudan, known for its oil fields. After taking off from runway 13 at Juba, the aircraft collided with a hill approximately 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) beyond the runway’s end and came to rest along the banks of the White Nile.[4]
South Sudanese officials indicated that the plane was carrying excess weight, with a majority of those on board being oil industry workers.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Initial government statements mentioned at least 18 individuals aboard.[5] While early casualty figures were inconsistent, the confirmed death toll reached 37 according to Kuong Danhier Gatluak, South Sudan’s Minister of Transportation.[3][6] The flight crew consisted of five Armenian nationals and one Russian.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Initially, three people survived: passenger Wuor Arop, a thirteen-month-old infant he was holding, and a third individual believed to be a crew member who later succumbed to injuries in hospital.[2][6] According to Kenyi Galla, assistant operations manager at Combined Air Services—which manages charter flights across South Sudan—it is common practice for security personnel to allow family members on cargo flights to Paloich even if they are not officially listed on the manifest.[7][5]
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was an Antonov An-12BK bearing the Tajikistani registration EY-406 and serial number 01347704. Manufactured in 1971 by TAPOiCh in the Soviet Union, it was managed by Allied Services Ltd, a logistics firm operating out of Juba airport in South Sudan, under a lease agreement from Tajikistan's Asia Airways.
Investigation
According to an anonymous informant from the Russian aviation authority, the An-12 was likely carrying a load exceeding its maximum capacity.
See also
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External links
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- Images of the aircraft involved available at Airliners.net
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