A plane crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Unity Oil Field, South Sudan, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft, chartered by Greater Pioneer Operating Company, was on a routine mission and crashed about 500 meters from the airport. Initial reports confirmed only one survivor out of the 21 on board. Local officials have expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and indicated that an investigation will take place to determine the cause, with speculation pointing towards mechanical issues based on previous accident trends in war-torn South Sudan.
"The state government is in a deep sorrow by this accident, saying there would be an investigation. Although most people predicted that this might be a mechanical collision."
"As for now, there's only one survivor," he told AFP by phone. "The plane crashed 500 meters away from the airport. 21 people were on board."
"The aircraft was on a routine mission to the area. It was chartered by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company and operated by Light Air Services Aviation Company."
"The pilot and co-pilot are among the dead," radio Miraya said, adding that the plane was carrying 21, including the pilot.
Collection
[
|
...
]