Yirol Let L-410 Turbolet crash
A Slav-Air Let L 410 crash occurred in Yirol, South Sudan, on 9 September 2018 en route from Juba International Airport to Yirol Airport. The Let L-410 Turbolet aircraft was carrying a total of 23 passengers and crew, of which 20 were killed on impact, including the Anglican Bishop of Yirol, Simon Adut Yuang. The small plane crashed into Lake Yirol amid heavy fog and poor visibility.
A L-410 Turbolet similar to the accident aircraft | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 9, 2018 |
| Summary | Controlled Flight Into Terrain caused by Pilot Error and Bad weather |
| Site | Lake Yirol, South Sudan 6°34′32.6″N 30°29′46.3″E |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Let L-410 Turbolet |
| Operator | Slaver Company for South West Aviation |
| Registration | UR-TWO |
| Flight origin | Juba International Airport |
| Destination | Yirol Airport |
| Occupants | 23 |
| Passengers | 20 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Fatalities | 20 |
| Survivors | 3 |
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