At least 14 people have died after a Cessna aircraft crashed on the outskirts of South Sudan's capital, Juba, due to poor weather conditions that affected visibility, the country's civil aviation authority has confirmed.
The Cessna 208 Caravan, operated by CityLink Aviation, was flying from Yei town to Juba International Airport when it lost communication with air traffic control after approximately 30 minutes into the 80-mile journey. The crash site was located about 12 miles outside Juba.
All 13 passengers and the pilot were killed. Preliminary reports indicate the crash may have been caused by poor weather. According to the civil aviation authority, two of the victims were Kenyan nationals, with the remainder being South Sudanese.
A UN rescue team dispatched to the scene reported that all bodies were charred beyond recognition. Videos on social media showed the wreckage in flames in a hilly, misty area.
