5Y-FLE

Destroyed
Fatal

Beech 1900C

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 2, 2008
NTSB Number
DCA08RA053
Location
Rumbek, Sudan
Event ID
20080505X00595
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
20
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
20

Aircraft Information

Registration
5Y-FLE
Make
BEECH
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
1900CB190
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA08RA053