{"id":44215,"date":"2026-04-28T12:31:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=44215"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:31:22","slug":"plane-crash-15-killed-in-plane-crash-near-luri-sscaa-confirms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/plane-crash-15-killed-in-plane-crash-near-luri-sscaa-confirms\/","title":{"rendered":"Plane Crash: 15 killed in plane crash near Luri, SSCAA confirms"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chol D. Johnson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fifteen people have been killed in a plane crash that occurred in Luri Payam, just a few kilometers away from the city.<\/p>\n

In a press statement issued on Monday, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirmed the incident.<\/p>\n

The aviation authority cited that the aircraft, a Cessna 208 Caravan with registration SY-NOK, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd, went down earlier in the day after losing communication shortly after departure.<\/p>\n

In a press statement issued on Monday, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirmed that an aircraft crash occurred approximately 20km southwest of Juba on Monday.<\/p>\n

“[The] South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirms that an aircraft crash occurred approximately 20km southwest of Juba today,\u201d according to the press statement.<\/p>\n

According to the SSCAA press statement, the aircraft involved was a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration SY-NOK, operated by CityLink Aviation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aircraft involved was a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration SY-NOK, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd,\u201d according to the statement.<\/p>\n

The press stated that the aircraft departed Yei en route to Juba International Airport at 09:15 AM and lost communication at 09:43 AM.<\/p>\n

According to the press, there were 13 passengers and one pilot (captain) on board, including two Kenyan nationals and 12 South Sudanese nationals, and there were no survivors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were 13 passengers and 1 pilot (captain) on board (POB), two Kenyan nationals and 12 South Sudanese nationals. Unfortunately, there were no survivors,\u201d the press stated.<\/p>\n

The press further highlighted that preliminary reports indicate the aircraft may have crashed due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility.<\/p>\n

According to the press, the SSCAA response team has been dispatched to the site to gather information and support emergency and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Authority extends its deepest condolences to the families and relatives of those affected by this tragic incident,\u201d the SSCAA press expressed.<\/p>\n

The SSCAA press added that further details will be provided on the verification of the aircraft crash.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurther updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available,\u201d the press added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, efforts by the No. 1\u00a0Citizen Daily Newspaper to reach the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) for further verification were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

In January 2025, more than 20 people were killed when a Beechcraft 1900D crashed shortly after takeoff in Unity State while en route to Juba, with investigators pointing to a possible technical failure.<\/p>\n

In 2018, 20 people died when a small aircraft crashed into Lake Yirol amid heavy fog and poor visibility.<\/p>\n

One of the deadliest incidents in the country occurred in 2015, when an overloaded cargo aircraft crashed near Juba, killing at least 37 people.<\/p>\n

The latest crash renews urgent calls for stronger aviation safety oversight, improved weather forecasting systems, and stricter compliance with international flight standards in South Sudan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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