The aircraft, identified as a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd, went down approximately 20 kilometers southwest of the capital, Juba, on April 27, 2025.

According to South Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority, the plane had departed from Yei at around 3:15 p.m. local time before losing contact with air traffic controllers about 30 minutes into the flight.

Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the crash site, but all those on board were confirmed dead. The victims included the pilot and 13 passengers, among them a Kenyan national.

Preliminary findings suggest that poor weather conditions played a significant role. Officials indicated that low visibility may have made it difficult for the pilot to navigate safely, ultimately leading to the crash. However, a full investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause.

The incident has once again raised concerns about aviation safety in parts of East Africa, where unpredictable weather conditions and limited infrastructure can pose serious challenges to small aircraft operations.

Authorities say further details will be released as investigations continue, while families of the victims begin mourning their loved ones lost in the tragedy.