
Narrative:
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, 5X-ASD, overran the runway after landing at Bor Airport, South Sudan, ending up in a bush.
The nose landing gear of the aircraft collapsed in the process, causing damage to the engine and propeller. Additional damage was observed on the cargo pod and left-hand wing. There were no personal injuries.
The aircraft was traveling from Uror County (likely Pieri Airstrip) to Juba via Bor.
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Wednesday 23 February 2022 |
| Type: |  Cessna 208B Grand Caravan |
| Operator: | Air Serv Limited |
| Registration: | 5X-ASD |
| MSN: | 208B1127 |
| First flight: | 2005 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Bor Airport ( South Sudan)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Pieri Airstrip, South Sudan |
| Bor Airport (HSBR), South Sudan |
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, 5X-ASD, overran the runway after landing at Bor Airport, South Sudan, ending up in a bush.
The nose landing gear of the aircraft collapsed in the process, causing damage to the engine and propeller. Additional damage was observed on the cargo pod and left-hand wing. There were no personal injuries.
The aircraft was traveling from Uror County (likely Pieri Airstrip) to Juba via Bor.
Classification:
Runway excursion (overrun)
Sources:
» Radio MirayaPhotos
Video, social media
Cessna Caravan C208B reg; 5X-ASD experienced a tyre burst during departure at Bor Airport, South Sudan on 23 Feb 2022, and over-ran the runway. All passengers and crew evacuated safely pic.twitter.com/HaENHsmTJo
— The Kenyan Aviator (@kenyanaviator) February 23, 2022
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Pieri Airstrip to Bor Airport as the crow flies is 210 km (131 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Pieri Airstrip to Bor Airport as the crow flies is 210 km (131 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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