- On Wednesday, January 29, a plane crashed in Unity province, South Sudan, killing 20 people inside
- Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the plane had oil workers from Greater Pioneer Operating Company
- The aviation official said those who died in the fatal accident include a Chinese citizen and one Indian
South Sudan – About 20 people have been confirmed to die following a plane crash in northern South Sudan.
Source: UGC
When did the South Sudanese plane crash?
Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the 21 -person plane, including Chinese and Indian, crashed on Wednesday, January 29.
Bipal revealed that the aircraft, consisting of oil workers from Greater Pioneer Operating Company, crashed into Unity oil field (a large oil reserve in northern South Sudan) as it headed towards the country's capital, Juba.
According to the Minister of Information, the plane crashed 500 meters from the airport.
Previously, 18 deaths were reported, but two rescuers died later, leaving only one person who survived. The cause of the accident is still unknown.
“The plane crashed and caused the deaths of 19 people including two Chinese and Indian pilots, the plane was carrying oil workers who were traveling on vacation after staying 28 days in their workplaces, reports will follow after further information . From GPOC and Aviation Company, ” Bipal said.
Acting Director of Juba International Airport Saleh Akot confirmed the incident saying the small plane leased by the GPOC crashed shortly after flying from Unity province.
“The plane departed from Unity State this morning and, on the way back to Juba, the plane crashed shortly after the flying. We are still collecting more information,” Akot said, as reported by Tamazuj radio.
A video emerged showing the negative consequences of the plane crash as shocked citizens watched officers deliver bodies from the remains of the aircraft.
What caused the Malindi plane crash?
Meanwhile, three people died after a small plane crashed in the Chocha area, Malindi.
The aircraft, which was on a regular training journey, is said to have suffered a technical error, and forced it to crash on the Mombasa-Malindi highway.
Preliminary reports indicate that the plane accident resulted in the deaths of the bodaboda, his passenger and the nearby person.
The online videos showed the plane burning in fire while the audience, who might be shocked by the accident, looking at a distance.
Viewers gathered in abundance near the scene of the accident, causing traffic congestion on the highway.
Different pictures that TUKO.co.ke looked at them showed the nearby designs of the fire, but the fireworks arrived quickly and extinguished the fire.
The Malindi plane crash took place several months after a small plane crashed into a Nairobi national park.
CESSNA 152, registration number 5Y-PSJ / 15283169, run by West Rift Aviation, collapsed on Thursday, September 18.
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