Mundri - Juba
Flight / Schedule
Mundri - Juba
Aircraft
Cessna 208B Grand CaravanRegistration
5H-NWA
MSN
208B-0891
Year of Manufacture
2001
Operator
Newton AirDate
October 10, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Mundri Western Equatoria (<U+063A><U+0631><U+0628> <U+0627><U+0644><U+0627><U+0633><U+062A><U+0648><U+0627><U+0626><U+064A><U+0629>)
Region
Africa • South Sudan
Narrative Report
On October 10, 2020 at 12:00 AM, Mundri - Juba experienced a crash involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Newton Air, with the event recorded near Mundri Western Equatoria (<U+063A><U+0631><U+0628> <U+0627><U+0644><U+0627><U+0633><U+062A><U+0648><U+0627><U+0626><U+064A><U+0629>).
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The single engine airplane suffered an accident while taking off from Mundri Airfield, causing the right main gear and the nose gear to be torn off. Also, both wings were severely damaged. There were no fire and no injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It seems it was owned by Newton Air and leased to Zantas Air Services.
Aircraft reference details include registration 5H-NWA, MSN 208B-0891, year of manufacture 2001.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The single engine airplane suffered an accident while taking off from Mundri Airfield, causing the right main gear and the nose gear to be torn off. Also, both wings were severely damaged. There were no fire and no injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It seems it was owned by Newton Air and leased to Zantas Air Services.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Mundri - Juba
Operator
Newton AirFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • South Sudan
Aircraft Details
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