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May 2, 2008 · Beech 1900C · 5Y-FLE
Rumbek, SD
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
20 injuries (20 fatalities)
Location
Rumbek, SD
Aircraft
Beech 1900C
Tail Number
5Y-FLE
Operator
Flex Air Cargo Unlimited
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA08RA053
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 1900C
Tail Number5Y-FLE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFlex Air Cargo Unlimited
People & Injuries
Injury Summary20 injuries (20 fatalities)
Fatal20
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total20
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0