A plane crash in South Sudan killed 20 oil workers, with only one survivor. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, heading for Juba. Among the victims were five foreign nationals, and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.
A tragic plane crash in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 20 oil workers, leaving only one survivor. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from a location near oil fields in Unity State on Wednesday morning. The aircraft was en route to the capital, Juba, according to South Sudan’s Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol.
The aircraft, operated by Light Air Services Aviation Company, was transporting workers for the Greater Pioneer Company (GPOC), a consortium involving state-owned oil firms from India, China, Malaysia, and South Sudan. The crash site’s proximity to vital oil production areas underscores South Sudan’s troubled aviation safety record, exacerbated by underdeveloped infrastructure. Air accidents are frequent and often attributed to overloading and adverse weather conditions.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the crash, although an investigation is underway. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for improvements in aviation safety standards within South Sudan. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and those affected by this unfortunate event in the oil industry.
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