plane crash in South Sudan has left 14 people dead after a small aircraft went down near the capital, Juba, according to a report.
The crash occurred on Monday southwest of Juba, with the country’s civil aviation authority confirming that all passengers and crew on board were killed.
The aircraft, identified as a small Cessna plane, was flying from Yei to Juba when it lost communication before crashing roughly 20 kilometres outside the city.
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Initial reports suggest that poor weather conditions, particularly low visibility, may have contributed to the accident, though investigations are still ongoing.
Authorities have dispatched teams to the crash site to assess the situation and determine the exact cause of the incident.
The tragedy highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns in South Sudan, where limited infrastructure and challenging weather conditions have been linked to previous air accidents.
