Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DCA08RA053

Aircraft #1

5Y-FLE

Beech 1900C

Factual Information

On May 2, 2008, about 0710 UTC, 5Y-FLE, Beech 1900C, a chartered flight, operated by Flex Air of Nairobi, Kenya, experienced a loss of power in both engines, and crashed near Rumbek, Southern Sudan. The 2 flightcrew and 18 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. There was fire. The departure point was Wau, Southern Sudan. The final destination of the flight was Juba, Southern Sudan with a stop at Rumbek. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Southern Sudan. A U.S. technical advisor has been assigned to assist the Government of Southern Sudan with their investigation.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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