Currently, the cause of the crash remains undetermined, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. Minister Chol expressed condolences to the families affected by this disaster, highlighting the immense grief shared during such a harrowing time. The plane belonged to Light Air Services Aviation Company and was transporting employees of the Greater Pioneer Company (GPOC), a consortium involving state-owned oil firms from India, China, Malaysia, and South Sudan.
South Sudan's aviation infrastructure suffers from significant deficiencies, contributing to its grim safety record. Air accidents are frequent, often attributed to issues such as aircraft overloading and adverse weather conditions. Notably, in 2021, a cargo plane carrying supplies for the UN's World Food Programme crashed in the vicinity of Juba, resulting in five fatalities. As this tragedy unfolds, the focus remains on determining the factors leading to the crash and ensuring the safety of air travel in the country.
South Sudan's aviation infrastructure suffers from significant deficiencies, contributing to its grim safety record. Air accidents are frequent, often attributed to issues such as aircraft overloading and adverse weather conditions. Notably, in 2021, a cargo plane carrying supplies for the UN's World Food Programme crashed in the vicinity of Juba, resulting in five fatalities. As this tragedy unfolds, the focus remains on determining the factors leading to the crash and ensuring the safety of air travel in the country.
