Optimum Aviation
Safety profile and incident history for Optimum Aviation.
Safety Score
9.5/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
5
Recent Incidents
November 2, 2021 5 Fatalities
Antonov AN-26
Juba Central Equatoria (<U+0627><U+0644><U+0627><U+0633><U+062A><U+0648><U+0627><U+0626><U+064A><U+0629> <U+0627><U+0644><U+0648><U+0633><U+0637><U+0649>)
The airplane departed Juba Airport Runway 13 at 1233LT on a cargo flight to Maban, carrying five crew members and a load consisting of 28 drums of diesel. Three minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency. One minute later, the entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed less than 2 km past the runway end, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed. Registration and MSN to be confirmed. It is believed that the aircraft was operated on behalf of Euro Airlines.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
South Sudan
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Antonov AN-261